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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.94, 3,907.74 and 1,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.94, 3,907.74 and 1,145.82 is: 1,717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.94 : 3,907.74 = 1,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.94/3,907.74 = 1,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.94x = 3,907.74 × 1,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.94x = 4,477,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,566.65/2,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.56

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