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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.18, 3,586.95 and 1,420.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.18, 3,586.95 and 1,420.34 is: 1,960.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.18 : 3,586.95 = 1,420.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.18/3,586.95 = 1,420.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.18x = 3,586.95 × 1,420.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.18x = 5,094,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,670.63/2,599.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.11

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