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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.78, 4,043.55 and 1,326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.78, 4,043.55 and 1,326.78 is: 1,990.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.78 : 4,043.55 = 1,326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.78/4,043.55 = 1,326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.78x = 4,043.55 × 1,326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.78x = 5,364,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,901.27/2,694.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.85

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