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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.50, 3,901.57 and 752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.50, 3,901.57 and 752.20 is: 1,128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.50 : 3,901.57 = 752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.50/3,901.57 = 752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.50x = 3,901.57 × 752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.50x = 2,934,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,749.32/2,601.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.10

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