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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.33, 3,911.69 and 1,374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.33, 3,911.69 and 1,374.62 is: 2,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.33 : 3,911.69 = 1,374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.33/3,911.69 = 1,374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.33x = 3,911.69 × 1,374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.33x = 5,377,093.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377,093.19/2,606.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.09

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