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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.20, 3,895.16 and 1,949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.20, 3,895.16 and 1,949.22 is: 2,921.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.20 : 3,895.16 = 1,949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.20/3,895.16 = 1,949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.20x = 3,895.16 × 1,949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.20x = 7,592,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,592,514.03/2,599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.10

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