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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.25, 3,912.92 and 2,373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.25, 3,912.92 and 2,373.26 is: 3,572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.25 : 3,912.92 = 2,373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.25/3,912.92 = 2,373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.25x = 3,912.92 × 2,373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.25x = 9,286,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286,345.09/2,599.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.71

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