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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.46, 3,910.41 and 1,308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.46, 3,910.41 and 1,308.66 is: 1,963.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.46 : 3,910.41 = 1,308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.46/3,910.41 = 1,308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.46x = 3,910.41 × 1,308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.46x = 5,117,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117,397.15/2,606.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.35

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