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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.92, 3,589.12 and 1,421.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.92, 3,589.12 and 1,421.76 is: 1,961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.92 : 3,589.12 = 1,421.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.92/3,589.12 = 1,421.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.92x = 3,589.12 × 1,421.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.92x = 5,102,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,867.25/2,600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.95

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