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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.72, 3,589.08 and 1,421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.72, 3,589.08 and 1,421.88 is: 1,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.72 : 3,589.08 = 1,421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.72/3,589.08 = 1,421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.72x = 3,589.08 × 1,421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.72x = 5,103,241.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103,241.07/2,600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.24

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