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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.16, 3,895.84 and 1,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.16, 3,895.84 and 1,572 is: 2,355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.16 : 3,895.84 = 1,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.16/3,895.84 = 1,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.16x = 3,895.84 × 1,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.16x = 6,124,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124,260.48/2,600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.34

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