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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.31, 4,428.07 and 2,606.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.31, 4,428.07 and 2,606.99 is: 3,903.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.31 : 4,428.07 = 2,606.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.31/4,428.07 = 2,606.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.31x = 4,428.07 × 2,606.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.31x = 11,543,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,543,905.55/2,957.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.52

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