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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.57, 4,005.87 and 1,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.57, 4,005.87 and 1,026.72 is: 1,540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.57 : 4,005.87 = 1,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.57/4,005.87 = 1,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.57x = 4,005.87 × 1,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.57x = 4,112,906.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,906.85/2,670.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.09

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