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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.26, 4,021.61 and 707.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.26, 4,021.61 and 707.09 is: 1,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.26 : 4,021.61 = 707.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.26/4,021.61 = 707.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.26x = 4,021.61 × 707.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.26x = 2,843,616.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,616.57/2,681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.55

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