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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.46, 3,588.51 and 1,481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.46, 3,588.51 and 1,481.43 is: 2,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.46 : 3,588.51 = 1,481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.46/3,588.51 = 1,481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.46x = 3,588.51 × 1,481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.46x = 5,316,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,316,126.37/2,600.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.30

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