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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.24, 3,902.40 and 2,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.24, 3,902.40 and 2,059.52 is: 3,083.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.24 : 3,902.40 = 2,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.24/3,902.40 = 2,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.24x = 3,902.40 × 2,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.24x = 8,037,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,037,070.85/2,606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.78

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