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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.02, 4,179.24 and 1,326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.02, 4,179.24 and 1,326.58 is: 1,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.02 : 4,179.24 = 1,326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.02/4,179.24 = 1,326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.02x = 4,179.24 × 1,326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.02x = 5,544,096.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,544,096.20/2,786.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.97

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