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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.18, 3,912.00 and 1,373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.18, 3,912.00 and 1,373.25 is: 2,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.18 : 3,912.00 = 1,373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.18/3,912.00 = 1,373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.18x = 3,912.00 × 1,373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.18x = 5,372,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,163.52/2,606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.32

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