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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.16, 3,898.08 and 956.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.16, 3,898.08 and 956.40 is: 1,433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.16 : 3,898.08 = 956.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.16/3,898.08 = 956.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.16x = 3,898.08 × 956.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.16x = 3,728,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,123.71/2,600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.81

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