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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.15, 3,591.29 and 1,858.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.15, 3,591.29 and 1,858.01 is: 2,560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.15 : 3,591.29 = 1,858.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.15/3,591.29 = 1,858.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.15x = 3,591.29 × 1,858.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.15x = 6,672,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,672,639.42/2,606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.34

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