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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.30, 3,906.76 and 1,123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.30, 3,906.76 and 1,123.82 is: 1,685.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.30 : 3,906.76 = 1,123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.30/3,906.76 = 1,123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.30x = 3,906.76 × 1,123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.30x = 4,390,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,486.66/2,605.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.22

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