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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.24, 3,588.20 and 1,421.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.24, 3,588.20 and 1,421.31 is: 1,961.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.24 : 3,588.20 = 1,421.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.24/3,588.20 = 1,421.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.24x = 3,588.20 × 1,421.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.24x = 5,099,923.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,923.05/2,600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.33

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