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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.17, 3,586.80 and 1,420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.17, 3,586.80 and 1,420.26 is: 1,959.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.17 : 3,586.80 = 1,420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.17/3,586.80 = 1,420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.17x = 3,586.80 × 1,420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.17x = 5,094,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,188.57/2,599.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.93

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