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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.02, 3,900.21 and 751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.02, 3,900.21 and 751.06 is: 1,126.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.02 : 3,900.21 = 751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.02/3,900.21 = 751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.02x = 3,900.21 × 751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.02x = 2,929,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,291.72/2,600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.64

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