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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.04, 3,900.59 and 1,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.04, 3,900.59 and 1,283.74 is: 1,925.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.04 : 3,900.59 = 1,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.04/3,900.59 = 1,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.04x = 3,900.59 × 1,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.04x = 5,007,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,343.41/2,600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.87

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