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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.43, 3,587.05 and 1,420.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.43, 3,587.05 and 1,420.43 is: 1,960.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.43 : 3,587.05 = 1,420.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.43/3,587.05 = 1,420.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.43x = 3,587.05 × 1,420.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.43x = 5,095,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,153.43/2,599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.10

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