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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.51, 3,587.34 and 1,420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.51, 3,587.34 and 1,420.60 is: 1,960.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.51 : 3,587.34 = 1,420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.51/3,587.34 = 1,420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.51x = 3,587.34 × 1,420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.51x = 5,096,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096,175.20/2,599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.44

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