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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.34, 3,896.57 and 955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.34, 3,896.57 and 955.44 is: 1,432.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.34 : 3,896.57 = 955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.34/3,896.57 = 955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.34x = 3,896.57 × 955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.34x = 3,722,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,941.23/2,599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.27

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