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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.31, 3,898.83 and 955.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.31, 3,898.83 and 955.74 is: 1,433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.31 : 3,898.83 = 955.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.31/3,898.83 = 955.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.31x = 3,898.83 × 955.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.31x = 3,726,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,256.75/2,599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.56

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