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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.75, 3,901.13 and 869.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.75, 3,901.13 and 869.51 is: 1,304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.75 : 3,901.13 = 869.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.75/3,901.13 = 869.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.75x = 3,901.13 × 869.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.75x = 3,392,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,071.55/2,600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.27

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