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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.16, 3,588.21 and 1,421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.16, 3,588.21 and 1,421.24 is: 1,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.16 : 3,588.21 = 1,421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.16/3,588.21 = 1,421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.16x = 3,588.21 × 1,421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.16x = 5,099,689.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,689.64/2,600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.30

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