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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.42, 3,591.33 and 2,289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.42, 3,591.33 and 2,289.26 is: 3,154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.42 : 3,591.33 = 2,289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.42/3,591.33 = 2,289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.42x = 3,591.33 × 2,289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.42x = 8,221,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221,488.12/2,606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.32

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