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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.09, 3,900.72 and 751.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.09, 3,900.72 and 751.71 is: 1,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.09 : 3,900.72 = 751.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.09/3,900.72 = 751.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.09x = 3,900.72 × 751.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.09x = 2,932,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,210.23/2,601.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.30

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