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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.94, 3,594.80 and 2,131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.94, 3,594.80 and 2,131.28 is: 2,938.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.94 : 3,594.80 = 2,131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.94/3,594.80 = 2,131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.94x = 3,594.80 × 2,131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.94x = 7,661,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661,525.34/2,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.90

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