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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.76, 4,409.28 and 2,606.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.76, 4,409.28 and 2,606.46 is: 3,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.76 : 4,409.28 = 2,606.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.76/4,409.28 = 2,606.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.76x = 4,409.28 × 2,606.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.76x = 11,492,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,492,611.95/3,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.96

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