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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.73, 3,902.73 and 1,140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.73, 3,902.73 and 1,140.90 is: 1,711.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.73 : 3,902.73 = 1,140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.73/3,902.73 = 1,140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.73x = 3,902.73 × 1,140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.73x = 4,452,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,624.66/2,601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.41

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