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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.57, 3,909.90 and 851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.57, 3,909.90 and 851.60 is: 1,277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.57 : 3,909.90 = 851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.57/3,909.90 = 851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.57x = 3,909.90 × 851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.57x = 3,329,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,651.29/2,606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.41

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