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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.09, 3,585.04 and 1,935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.09, 3,585.04 and 1,935.12 is: 2,669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.09 : 3,585.04 = 1,935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.09/3,585.04 = 1,935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.09x = 3,585.04 × 1,935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.09x = 6,937,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,937,482.60/2,599.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.20

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