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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.76, 3,901.09 and 751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.76, 3,901.09 and 751.80 is: 1,127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.76 : 3,901.09 = 751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.76/3,901.09 = 751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.76x = 3,901.09 × 751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.76x = 2,932,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,839.46/2,600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.69

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