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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.27, 3,899.88 and 1,560.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.27, 3,899.88 and 1,560.02 is: 2,340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.27 : 3,899.88 = 1,560.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.27/3,899.88 = 1,560.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.27x = 3,899.88 × 1,560.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.27x = 6,083,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,883.00/2,599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.61

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