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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,424.98, 5,127.39 and 2,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,424.98, 5,127.39 and 2,606.58 is: 3,902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,424.98 : 5,127.39 = 2,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,424.98/5,127.39 = 2,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,424.98x = 5,127.39 × 2,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,424.98x = 13,364,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,364,952.23/3,424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.20

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