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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.56, 3,900.78 and 2,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.56, 3,900.78 and 2,026.68 is: 3,034.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.56 : 3,900.78 = 2,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.56/3,900.78 = 2,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.56x = 3,900.78 × 2,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.56x = 7,905,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,905,632.81/2,605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.14

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