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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.11, 3,897.69 and 954.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.11, 3,897.69 and 954.68 is: 1,432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.11 : 3,897.69 = 954.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.11/3,897.69 = 954.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.11x = 3,897.69 × 954.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.11x = 3,721,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,027.20/2,598.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.21

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