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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.99, 3,900.02 and 955.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.99, 3,900.02 and 955.67 is: 1,434.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.99 : 3,900.02 = 955.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.99/3,900.02 = 955.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.99x = 3,900.02 × 955.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.99x = 3,727,107.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,107.83/2,598.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.06

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