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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.97, 3,901.29 and 1,140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.97, 3,901.29 and 1,140.12 is: 1,710.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.97 : 3,901.29 = 1,140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.97/3,901.29 = 1,140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.97x = 3,901.29 × 1,140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.97x = 4,447,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,938.75/2,600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.11

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