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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.56, 3,902.54 and 752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.56, 3,902.54 and 752.70 is: 1,129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.56 : 3,902.54 = 752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.56/3,902.54 = 752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.56x = 3,902.54 × 752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.56x = 2,937,438.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,438.09/2,601.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.11

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