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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.06, 4,284.08 and 2,596.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.06, 4,284.08 and 2,596.94 is: 3,909.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.06 : 4,284.08 = 2,596.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.06/4,284.08 = 2,596.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.06x = 4,284.08 × 2,596.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.06x = 11,125,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,125,498.72/2,846.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.09

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