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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.91, 3,901.51 and 1,767.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.91, 3,901.51 and 1,767.62 is: 2,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.91 : 3,901.51 = 1,767.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.91/3,901.51 = 1,767.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.91x = 3,901.51 × 1,767.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.91x = 6,896,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,358.76/2,600.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.52

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