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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.08, 3,906.08 and 1,305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.08, 3,906.08 and 1,305.52 is: 1,958.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.08 : 3,906.08 = 1,305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.08/3,906.08 = 1,305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.08x = 3,906.08 × 1,305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.08x = 5,099,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,465.56/2,604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.26

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