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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.38, 3,898.50 and 844.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.38, 3,898.50 and 844.53 is: 1,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.38 : 3,898.50 = 844.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.38/3,898.50 = 844.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.38x = 3,898.50 × 844.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.38x = 3,292,400.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,400.21/2,599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.61

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