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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.76, 4,030.32 and 1,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.76, 4,030.32 and 1,043.20 is: 1,564.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.76 : 4,030.32 = 1,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.76/4,030.32 = 1,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.76x = 4,030.32 × 1,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.76x = 4,204,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,429.82/2,686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.87

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