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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.43, 3,901.26 and 751.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.43, 3,901.26 and 751.93 is: 1,127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.43 : 3,901.26 = 751.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.43/3,901.26 = 751.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.43x = 3,901.26 × 751.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.43x = 2,933,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,454.93/2,601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.63

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