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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.67, 3,889.73 and 2,544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.67, 3,889.73 and 2,544.12 is: 3,796.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.67 : 3,889.73 = 2,544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.67/3,889.73 = 2,544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.67x = 3,889.73 × 2,544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.67x = 9,895,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895,946.25/2,606.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.39

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