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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.16, 3,901.20 and 1,302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.16, 3,901.20 and 1,302.96 is: 1,953.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.16 : 3,901.20 = 1,302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.16/3,901.20 = 1,302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.16x = 3,901.20 × 1,302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.16x = 5,083,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,107.55/2,602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.42

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