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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.25, 3,911.19 and 1,146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.25, 3,911.19 and 1,146.42 is: 1,720.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.25 : 3,911.19 = 1,146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.25/3,911.19 = 1,146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.25x = 3,911.19 × 1,146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.25x = 4,483,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,866.44/2,606.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.43

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