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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.10, 3,903.09 and 1,626.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.10, 3,903.09 and 1,626.78 is: 2,442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.10 : 3,903.09 = 1,626.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.10/3,903.09 = 1,626.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.10x = 3,903.09 × 1,626.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.10x = 6,349,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349,468.75/2,600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.01

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