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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.40, 3,901.20 and 2,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.40, 3,901.20 and 2,051.20 is: 3,079.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.40 : 3,901.20 = 2,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.40/3,901.20 = 2,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.40x = 3,901.20 × 2,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.40x = 8,002,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,002,141.44/2,598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.64

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