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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.29, 3,900.51 and 1,367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.29, 3,900.51 and 1,367.58 is: 2,052.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.29 : 3,900.51 = 1,367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.29/3,900.51 = 1,367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.29x = 3,900.51 × 1,367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.29x = 5,334,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,334,259.47/2,599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.20

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