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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.94, 3,597.56 and 1,411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.94, 3,597.56 and 1,411.93 is: 1,948.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.94 : 3,597.56 = 1,411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.94/3,597.56 = 1,411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.94x = 3,597.56 × 1,411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.94x = 5,079,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,079,486.84/2,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.45

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