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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.29, 3,910.98 and 1,046.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.29, 3,910.98 and 1,046.64 is: 1,570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.29 : 3,910.98 = 1,046.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.29/3,910.98 = 1,046.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.29x = 3,910.98 × 1,046.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.29x = 4,093,388.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,388.11/2,606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.58

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