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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.04, 3,907.10 and 849.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.04, 3,907.10 and 849.99 is: 1,274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.04 : 3,907.10 = 849.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.04/3,907.10 = 849.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.04x = 3,907.10 × 849.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.04x = 3,320,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,991.68/2,606.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.35

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