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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.22, 3,910.91 and 1,046.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.22, 3,910.91 and 1,046.57 is: 1,570.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.22 : 3,910.91 = 1,046.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.22/3,910.91 = 1,046.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.22x = 3,910.91 × 1,046.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.22x = 4,093,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,016.29/2,606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.48

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