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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.90, 3,911.58 and 1,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.90, 3,911.58 and 1,309.28 is: 1,964.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.90 : 3,911.58 = 1,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.90/3,911.58 = 1,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.90x = 3,911.58 × 1,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.90x = 5,121,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,353.46/2,606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.54

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