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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.80, 4,027.80 and 1,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.80, 4,027.80 and 1,042.80 is: 1,563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.80 : 4,027.80 = 1,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.80/4,027.80 = 1,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.80x = 4,027.80 × 1,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.80x = 4,200,189.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,189.84/2,686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.27

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