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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.04, 3,986.70 and 1,055.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.04, 3,986.70 and 1,055.32 is: 1,582.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.04 : 3,986.70 = 1,055.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.04/3,986.70 = 1,055.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.04x = 3,986.70 × 1,055.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.04x = 4,207,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207,244.24/2,658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.84

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