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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.85, 3,925.96 and 2,461.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.85, 3,925.96 and 2,461.05 is: 3,706.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.85 : 3,925.96 = 2,461.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.85/3,925.96 = 2,461.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.85x = 3,925.96 × 2,461.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.85x = 9,661,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,661,977.71/2,606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.38

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