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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.08, 6,540.90 and 2,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.08, 6,540.90 and 2,606.60 is: 3,905.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.08 : 6,540.90 = 2,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.08/6,540.90 = 2,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.08x = 6,540.90 × 2,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.08x = 17,049,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,049,509.94/4,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.89

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