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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.67, 4,037.20 and 1,305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.67, 4,037.20 and 1,305.34 is: 1,958.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.67 : 4,037.20 = 1,305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.67/4,037.20 = 1,305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.67x = 4,037.20 × 1,305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.67x = 5,269,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,269,918.65/2,690.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.59

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