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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.30, 4,059.45 and 1,320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.30, 4,059.45 and 1,320.53 is: 1,980.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.30 : 4,059.45 = 1,320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.30/4,059.45 = 1,320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.30x = 4,059.45 × 1,320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.30x = 5,360,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,605.21/2,706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.79

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