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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.78, 3,907.08 and 1,373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.78, 3,907.08 and 1,373.56 is: 2,058.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.78 : 3,907.08 = 1,373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.78/3,907.08 = 1,373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.78x = 3,907.08 × 1,373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.78x = 5,366,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,608.80/2,606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.71

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