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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.64, 4,069.80 and 1,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.64, 4,069.80 and 1,326 is: 1,990.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.64 : 4,069.80 = 1,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.64/4,069.80 = 1,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.64x = 4,069.80 × 1,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.64x = 5,396,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,396,554.80/2,711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.14

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