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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.54, 3,909.39 and 1,373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.54, 3,909.39 and 1,373.86 is: 2,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.54 : 3,909.39 = 1,373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.54/3,909.39 = 1,373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.54x = 3,909.39 × 1,373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.54x = 5,370,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,370,954.55/2,605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.36

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