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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.76, 3,900.74 and 869.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.76, 3,900.74 and 869.40 is: 1,303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.76 : 3,900.74 = 869.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.76/3,900.74 = 869.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.76x = 3,900.74 × 869.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.76x = 3,391,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,303.36/2,600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.97

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