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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.33, 3,898.96 and 955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.33, 3,898.96 and 955.24 is: 1,432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.33 : 3,898.96 = 955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.33/3,898.96 = 955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.33x = 3,898.96 × 955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.33x = 3,724,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,442.55/2,599.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.85

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