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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.40, 3,902.10 and 752.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.40, 3,902.10 and 752.56 is: 1,128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.40 : 3,902.10 = 752.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.40/3,902.10 = 752.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.40x = 3,902.10 × 752.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.40x = 2,936,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,564.38/2,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.84

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