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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.36, 3,900.60 and 955.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.36, 3,900.60 and 955.83 is: 1,433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.36 : 3,900.60 = 955.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.36/3,900.60 = 955.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.36x = 3,900.60 × 955.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.36x = 3,728,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,310.50/2,600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.77

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