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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.56, 3,902.28 and 2,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.56, 3,902.28 and 2,027.68 is: 3,035.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.56 : 3,902.28 = 2,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.56/3,902.28 = 2,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.56x = 3,902.28 × 2,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.56x = 7,912,575.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,912,575.11/2,606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.64

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