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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.40, 3,900.87 and 956.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.40, 3,900.87 and 956.94 is: 1,435.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.40 : 3,900.87 = 956.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.40/3,900.87 = 956.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.40x = 3,900.87 × 956.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.40x = 3,732,898.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,898.54/2,600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.51

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