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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.32, 3,911.40 and 1,025.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.32, 3,911.40 and 1,025.28 is: 1,538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.32 : 3,911.40 = 1,025.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.32/3,911.40 = 1,025.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.32x = 3,911.40 × 1,025.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.32x = 4,010,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,280.19/2,606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.68

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