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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.22, 4,027.02 and 1,043.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.22, 4,027.02 and 1,043.94 is: 1,565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.22 : 4,027.02 = 1,043.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.22/4,027.02 = 1,043.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.22x = 4,027.02 × 1,043.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.22x = 4,203,967.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,967.26/2,686.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.01

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