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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.93, 3,902.91 and 1,042.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.93, 3,902.91 and 1,042.65 is: 1,563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.93 : 3,902.91 = 1,042.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.93/3,902.91 = 1,042.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.93x = 3,902.91 × 1,042.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.93x = 4,069,369.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,369.11/2,601.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.98

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