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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.06, 3,901.53 and 2,027.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.06, 3,901.53 and 2,027.18 is: 3,034.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.06 : 3,901.53 = 2,027.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.06/3,901.53 = 2,027.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.06x = 3,901.53 × 2,027.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.06x = 7,909,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909,103.59/2,606.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.89

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