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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.56, 3,907.68 and 1,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.56, 3,907.68 and 1,373.28 is: 2,058.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.56 : 3,907.68 = 1,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.56/3,907.68 = 1,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.56x = 3,907.68 × 1,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.56x = 5,366,338.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,338.79/2,606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.78

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