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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.28, 3,910.59 and 1,145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.28, 3,910.59 and 1,145.85 is: 1,719.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.28 : 3,910.59 = 1,145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.28/3,910.59 = 1,145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.28x = 3,910.59 × 1,145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.28x = 4,480,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,949.55/2,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.29

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