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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.97, 3,899.52 and 956.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.97, 3,899.52 and 956.90 is: 1,435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.97 : 3,899.52 = 956.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.97/3,899.52 = 956.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.97x = 3,899.52 × 956.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.97x = 3,731,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,450.69/2,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.74

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