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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.76, 5,655.44 and 2,606.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.76, 5,655.44 and 2,606.13 is: 3,595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.76 : 5,655.44 = 2,606.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.76/5,655.44 = 2,606.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.76x = 5,655.44 × 2,606.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.76x = 14,738,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738,798.82/4,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.92

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