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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.58, 3,910.10 and 1,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.58, 3,910.10 and 1,046.16 is: 1,569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.58 : 3,910.10 = 1,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.58/3,910.10 = 1,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.58x = 3,910.10 × 1,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.58x = 4,090,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,584.99/2,606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.33

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