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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.59, 4,006.02 and 1,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.59, 4,006.02 and 1,026.56 is: 1,539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.59 : 4,006.02 = 1,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.59/4,006.02 = 1,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.59x = 4,006.02 × 1,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.59x = 4,112,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,419.89/2,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.89

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