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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.27, 3,942.68 and 1,069.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.27, 3,942.68 and 1,069.61 is: 1,603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.27 : 3,942.68 = 1,069.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.27/3,942.68 = 1,069.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.27x = 3,942.68 × 1,069.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.27x = 4,217,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,104.89/2,630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.30

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