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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.26, 3,900.24 and 956.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.26, 3,900.24 and 956.06 is: 1,434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.26 : 3,900.24 = 956.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.26/3,900.24 = 956.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.26x = 3,900.24 × 956.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.26x = 3,728,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,863.45/2,600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.03

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