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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.59, 3,911.76 and 1,025.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.59, 3,911.76 and 1,025.54 is: 1,539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.59 : 3,911.76 = 1,025.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.59/3,911.76 = 1,025.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.59x = 3,911.76 × 1,025.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.59x = 4,011,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,666.35/2,606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.05

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