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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.09, 3,903.18 and 1,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.09, 3,903.18 and 1,041.84 is: 1,563.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.09 : 3,903.18 = 1,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.09/3,903.18 = 1,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.09x = 3,903.18 × 1,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.09x = 4,066,489.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,489.05/2,601.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.38

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