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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.62, 3,895.27 and 1,613.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.62, 3,895.27 and 1,613.67 is: 2,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.62 : 3,895.27 = 1,613.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.62/3,895.27 = 1,613.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.62x = 3,895.27 × 1,613.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.62x = 6,285,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,285,680.34/2,600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.99

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