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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.07, 3,907.59 and 1,306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.07, 3,907.59 and 1,306.52 is: 1,959.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.07 : 3,907.59 = 1,306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.07/3,907.59 = 1,306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.07x = 3,907.59 × 1,306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.07x = 5,105,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105,344.49/2,605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.77

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