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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.48, 4,004.22 and 1,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.48, 4,004.22 and 1,026.80 is: 1,540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.48 : 4,004.22 = 1,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.48/4,004.22 = 1,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.48x = 4,004.22 × 1,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.48x = 4,111,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,533.10/2,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.20

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