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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.26, 4,060.65 and 1,039.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.26, 4,060.65 and 1,039.83 is: 1,560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.26 : 4,060.65 = 1,039.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.26/4,060.65 = 1,039.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.26x = 4,060.65 × 1,039.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.26x = 4,222,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,385.69/2,706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.23

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