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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.37, 3,901.10 and 869.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.37, 3,901.10 and 869.13 is: 1,303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.37 : 3,901.10 = 869.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.37/3,901.10 = 869.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.37x = 3,901.10 × 869.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.37x = 3,390,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,558.70/2,600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.88

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