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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.41, 3,893.06 and 2,012.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.41, 3,893.06 and 2,012.53 is: 3,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.41 : 3,893.06 = 2,012.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.41/3,893.06 = 2,012.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.41x = 3,893.06 × 2,012.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.41x = 7,834,886.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,834,886.22/2,599.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.10

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