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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.16, 3,895.28 and 1,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.16, 3,895.28 and 1,427.40 is: 2,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.16 : 3,895.28 = 1,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.16/3,895.28 = 1,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.16x = 3,895.28 × 1,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.16x = 5,560,122.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560,122.67/2,599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.20

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