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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.24, 3,889.53 and 2,425.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.24, 3,889.53 and 2,425.45 is: 3,629.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.24 : 3,889.53 = 2,425.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.24/3,889.53 = 2,425.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.24x = 3,889.53 × 2,425.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.24x = 9,433,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433,860.54/2,599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.47

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