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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.26, 3,896.70 and 1,137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.26, 3,896.70 and 1,137.30 is: 1,704.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.26 : 3,896.70 = 1,137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.26/3,896.70 = 1,137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.26x = 3,896.70 × 1,137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.26x = 4,431,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,716.91/2,599.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.99

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