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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.28, 3,901.04 and 1,988.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.28, 3,901.04 and 1,988.96 is: 2,982.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.28 : 3,901.04 = 1,988.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.28/3,901.04 = 1,988.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.28x = 3,901.04 × 1,988.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.28x = 7,759,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,759,012.52/2,601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.77

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