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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.16, 3,882.15 and 2,351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.16, 3,882.15 and 2,351.99 is: 3,512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.16 : 3,882.15 = 2,351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.16/3,882.15 = 2,351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.16x = 3,882.15 × 2,351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.16x = 9,130,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,130,772.46/2,599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.97

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