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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.34, 3,898.08 and 749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.34, 3,898.08 and 749.96 is: 1,124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.34 : 3,898.08 = 749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.34/3,898.08 = 749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.34x = 3,898.08 × 749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.34x = 2,923,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,384.59/2,599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.67

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