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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.32, 4,003.32 and 1,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.32, 4,003.32 and 1,026.56 is: 1,539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.32 : 4,003.32 = 1,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.32/4,003.32 = 1,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.32x = 4,003.32 × 1,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.32x = 4,109,648.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,648.18/2,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.01

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