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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.45, 3,901.35 and 751.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.45, 3,901.35 and 751.71 is: 1,127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.45 : 3,901.35 = 751.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.45/3,901.35 = 751.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.45x = 3,901.35 × 751.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.45x = 2,932,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,683.81/2,600.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.76

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