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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.79, 3,901.41 and 752.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.79, 3,901.41 and 752.10 is: 1,128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.79 : 3,901.41 = 752.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.79/3,901.41 = 752.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.79x = 3,901.41 × 752.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.79x = 2,934,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,250.46/2,600.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.22

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