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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.71, 3,895.80 and 2,203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.71, 3,895.80 and 2,203.64 is: 3,301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.71 : 3,895.80 = 2,203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.71/3,895.80 = 2,203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.71x = 3,895.80 × 2,203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.71x = 8,584,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,584,927.58/2,600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.00

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