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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.60, 3,970.26 and 1,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.60, 3,970.26 and 1,005.26 is: 1,506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.60 : 3,970.26 = 1,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.60/3,970.26 = 1,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.60x = 3,970.26 × 1,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.60x = 3,991,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,143.57/2,649.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.32

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