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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.60, 3,599.88 and 1,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.60, 3,599.88 and 1,771.04 is: 2,445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.60 : 3,599.88 = 1,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.60/3,599.88 = 1,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.60x = 3,599.88 × 1,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.60x = 6,375,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375,531.48/2,606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.92

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