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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.96, 3,595.11 and 2,416.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.96, 3,595.11 and 2,416.07 is: 3,331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.96 : 3,595.11 = 2,416.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.96/3,595.11 = 2,416.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.96x = 3,595.11 × 2,416.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.96x = 8,686,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686,037.42/2,606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.86

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