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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.09, 4,059.42 and 1,320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.09, 4,059.42 and 1,320.18 is: 1,980.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.09 : 4,059.42 = 1,320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.09/4,059.42 = 1,320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.09x = 4,059.42 × 1,320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.09x = 5,359,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,359,165.10/2,706.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.41

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