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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.70, 3,901.15 and 752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.70, 3,901.15 and 752 is: 1,128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.70 : 3,901.15 = 752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.70/3,901.15 = 752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.70x = 3,901.15 × 752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.70x = 2,933,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,664.80/2,600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.03

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