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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.44, 3,611.98 and 2,557.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.44, 3,611.98 and 2,557.22 is: 3,543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.44 : 3,611.98 = 2,557.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.44/3,611.98 = 2,557.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.44x = 3,611.98 × 2,557.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.44x = 9,236,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,236,627.50/2,606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.77

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