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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.56, 3,909.96 and 1,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.56, 3,909.96 and 1,451.44 is: 2,177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.56 : 3,909.96 = 1,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.56/3,909.96 = 1,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.56x = 3,909.96 × 1,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.56x = 5,675,072.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,072.34/2,606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.23

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