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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.18, 3,906.63 and 1,145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.18, 3,906.63 and 1,145.07 is: 1,716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.18 : 3,906.63 = 1,145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.18/3,906.63 = 1,145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.18x = 3,906.63 × 1,145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.18x = 4,473,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,364.81/2,606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.45

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