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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.30, 3,587.12 and 1,420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.30, 3,587.12 and 1,420.44 is: 1,960.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.30 : 3,587.12 = 1,420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.30/3,587.12 = 1,420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.30x = 3,587.12 × 1,420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.30x = 5,095,288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,288.73/2,599.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.25

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