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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.58, 3,900.87 and 1,040.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.58, 3,900.87 and 1,040.49 is: 1,560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.58 : 3,900.87 = 1,040.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.58/3,900.87 = 1,040.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.58x = 3,900.87 × 1,040.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.58x = 4,058,816.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,816.23/2,600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.74

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