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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.07, 3,901.59 and 1,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.07, 3,901.59 and 1,302.52 is: 1,953.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.07 : 3,901.59 = 1,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.07/3,901.59 = 1,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.07x = 3,901.59 × 1,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.07x = 5,081,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081,899.01/2,601.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.77

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