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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.69, 4,066.20 and 1,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.69, 4,066.20 and 1,325.20 is: 1,987.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.69 : 4,066.20 = 1,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.69/4,066.20 = 1,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.69x = 4,066.20 × 1,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.69x = 5,388,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,388,528.24/2,710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.88

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