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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.86, 3,902.64 and 752.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.86, 3,902.64 and 752.93 is: 1,129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.86 : 3,902.64 = 752.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.86/3,902.64 = 752.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.86x = 3,902.64 × 752.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.86x = 2,938,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,421.67/2,601.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.35

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