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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.55, 3,900.74 and 652.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.55, 3,900.74 and 652.73 is: 979.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.55 : 3,900.74 = 652.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.55/3,900.74 = 652.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.55x = 3,900.74 × 652.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.55x = 2,546,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,136.51/2,600.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.08

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