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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.56, 3,595.92 and 1,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.56, 3,595.92 and 1,674.88 is: 2,310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.56 : 3,595.92 = 1,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.56/3,595.92 = 1,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.56x = 3,595.92 × 1,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.56x = 6,022,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,022,734.49/2,606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.61

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