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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.05, 3,585.29 and 1,550.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.05, 3,585.29 and 1,550.91 is: 2,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.05 : 3,585.29 = 1,550.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.05/3,585.29 = 1,550.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.05x = 3,585.29 × 1,550.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.05x = 5,560,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560,454.36/2,599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.42

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