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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.12, 3,900.74 and 751.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.12, 3,900.74 and 751.24 is: 1,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.12 : 3,900.74 = 751.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.12/3,900.74 = 751.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.12x = 3,900.74 × 751.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.12x = 2,930,391.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,391.92/2,600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.02

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