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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.73, 3,588.95 and 1,421.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.73, 3,588.95 and 1,421.78 is: 1,962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.73 : 3,588.95 = 1,421.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.73/3,588.95 = 1,421.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.73x = 3,588.95 × 1,421.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.73x = 5,102,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,682.94/2,600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.02

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