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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.27, 3,899.28 and 958.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.27, 3,899.28 and 958.12 is: 1,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.27 : 3,899.28 = 958.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.27/3,899.28 = 958.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.27x = 3,899.28 × 958.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.27x = 3,735,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,978.15/2,599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.32

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