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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.72, 3,909.96 and 1,824.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.72, 3,909.96 and 1,824.48 is: 2,736.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.72 : 3,909.96 = 1,824.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.72/3,909.96 = 1,824.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.72x = 3,909.96 × 1,824.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.72x = 7,133,643.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133,643.82/2,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.64

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