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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.91, 3,896.04 and 955.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.91, 3,896.04 and 955.07 is: 1,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.91 : 3,896.04 = 955.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.91/3,896.04 = 955.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.91x = 3,896.04 × 955.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.91x = 3,720,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,990.92/2,598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.75

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