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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.41, 3,896.70 and 1,194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.41, 3,896.70 and 1,194.96 is: 1,790.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.41 : 3,896.70 = 1,194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.41/3,896.70 = 1,194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.41x = 3,896.70 × 1,194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.41x = 4,656,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,400.63/2,600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.64

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