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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.31, 3,889.89 and 2,253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.31, 3,889.89 and 2,253.35 is: 3,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.31 : 3,889.89 = 2,253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.31/3,889.89 = 2,253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.31x = 3,889.89 × 2,253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.31x = 8,765,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,765,293.36/2,606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.10

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