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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.93, 4,029.38 and 1,043.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.93, 4,029.38 and 1,043.27 is: 1,564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.93 : 4,029.38 = 1,043.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.93/4,029.38 = 1,043.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.93x = 4,029.38 × 1,043.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.93x = 4,203,731.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,731.27/2,686.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.51

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