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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.76, 3,900.90 and 1,911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.76, 3,900.90 and 1,911.72 is: 2,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.76 : 3,900.90 = 1,911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.76/3,900.90 = 1,911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.76x = 3,900.90 × 1,911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.76x = 7,457,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457,428.55/2,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.80

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