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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.41, 3,893.26 and 1,822.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.41, 3,893.26 and 1,822.87 is: 2,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.41 : 3,893.26 = 1,822.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.41/3,893.26 = 1,822.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.41x = 3,893.26 × 1,822.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.41x = 7,096,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096,906.86/2,599.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,730.20

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