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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.29, 3,587.09 and 1,420.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.29, 3,587.09 and 1,420.34 is: 1,960.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.29 : 3,587.09 = 1,420.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.29/3,587.09 = 1,420.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.29x = 3,587.09 × 1,420.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.29x = 5,094,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,862.37/2,599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.10

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