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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.36, 3,898.42 and 955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.36, 3,898.42 and 955.88 is: 1,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.36 : 3,898.42 = 955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.36/3,898.42 = 955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.36x = 3,898.42 × 955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.36x = 3,726,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,421.71/2,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.59

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