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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.13, 3,586.78 and 1,420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.13, 3,586.78 and 1,420.18 is: 1,959.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.13 : 3,586.78 = 1,420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.13/3,586.78 = 1,420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.13x = 3,586.78 × 1,420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.13x = 5,093,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,873.22/2,599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.84

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