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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.36, 3,902.04 and 1,140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.36, 3,902.04 and 1,140.53 is: 1,710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.36 : 3,902.04 = 1,140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.36/3,902.04 = 1,140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.36x = 3,902.04 × 1,140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.36x = 4,450,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,374.17/2,601.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.79

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