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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.53, 3,588.63 and 1,421.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.53, 3,588.63 and 1,421.62 is: 1,961.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.53 : 3,588.63 = 1,421.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.53/3,588.63 = 1,421.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.53x = 3,588.63 × 1,421.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.53x = 5,101,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,668.18/2,600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.78

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