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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.43, 3,901.16 and 751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.43, 3,901.16 and 751.56 is: 1,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.43 : 3,901.16 = 751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.43/3,901.16 = 751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.43x = 3,901.16 × 751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.43x = 2,931,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,955.81/2,600.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.49

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