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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.04, 3,903.84 and 2,393.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.04, 3,903.84 and 2,393.42 is: 3,585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.04 : 3,903.84 = 2,393.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.04/3,903.84 = 2,393.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.04x = 3,903.84 × 2,393.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.04x = 9,343,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343,509.21/2,606.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.33

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