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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.12, 3,596.11 and 2,076.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.12, 3,596.11 and 2,076.34 is: 2,865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.12 : 3,596.11 = 2,076.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.12/3,596.11 = 2,076.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.12x = 3,596.11 × 2,076.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.12x = 7,466,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466,748.94/2,606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.09

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