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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.04, 3,586.53 and 1,420.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.04, 3,586.53 and 1,420.03 is: 1,959.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.04 : 3,586.53 = 1,420.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.04/3,586.53 = 1,420.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.04x = 3,586.53 × 1,420.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.04x = 5,092,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,982.02/2,599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.57

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