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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.56, 3,901.52 and 751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.56, 3,901.52 and 751.68 is: 1,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.56 : 3,901.52 = 751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.56/3,901.52 = 751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.56x = 3,901.52 × 751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.56x = 2,932,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,694.55/2,600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.72

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