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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.96, 3,901.37 and 2,053.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.96, 3,901.37 and 2,053.35 is: 3,075.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.96 : 3,901.37 = 2,053.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.96/3,901.37 = 2,053.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.96x = 3,901.37 × 2,053.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.96x = 8,010,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,010,867.82/2,604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.24

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