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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.55, 3,902.90 and 1,368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.55, 3,902.90 and 1,368.69 is: 2,054.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.55 : 3,902.90 = 1,368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.55/3,902.90 = 1,368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.55x = 3,902.90 × 1,368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.55x = 5,341,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341,853.36/2,600.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.12

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