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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.33, 3,902.96 and 2,419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.33, 3,902.96 and 2,419.34 is: 3,631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.33 : 3,902.96 = 2,419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.33/3,902.96 = 2,419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.33x = 3,902.96 × 2,419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.33x = 9,442,573.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,442,573.78/2,600.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.31

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