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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.95, 3,906.81 and 1,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.95, 3,906.81 and 1,045.26 is: 1,567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.95 : 3,906.81 = 1,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.95/3,906.81 = 1,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.95x = 3,906.81 × 1,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.95x = 4,083,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,632.22/2,605.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.04

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