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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.59, 3,903.87 and 1,062.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.59, 3,903.87 and 1,062.51 is: 1,593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.59 : 3,903.87 = 1,062.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.59/3,903.87 = 1,062.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.59x = 3,903.87 × 1,062.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.59x = 4,147,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,895.60/2,602.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.76

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