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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.54, 3,901.14 and 956.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.54, 3,901.14 and 956.78 is: 1,435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.54 : 3,901.14 = 956.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.54/3,901.14 = 956.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.54x = 3,901.14 × 956.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.54x = 3,732,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,532.73/2,600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.29

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