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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.46, 4,051.30 and 2,606.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.46, 4,051.30 and 2,606.41 is: 3,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.46 : 4,051.30 = 2,606.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.46/4,051.30 = 2,606.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.46x = 4,051.30 × 2,606.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.46x = 10,559,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,559,328.58/2,934.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.40

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