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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.73, 5,426.66 and 2,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.73, 5,426.66 and 2,606.24 is: 3,598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.73 : 5,426.66 = 2,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.73/5,426.66 = 2,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.73x = 5,426.66 × 2,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.73x = 14,143,198.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143,198.44/3,930.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.11

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