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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.19, 3,910.90 and 2,496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.19, 3,910.90 and 2,496.56 is: 3,749.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.19 : 3,910.90 = 2,496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.19/3,910.90 = 2,496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.19x = 3,910.90 × 2,496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.19x = 9,763,796.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,763,796.50/2,604.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.26

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