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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.58, 3,895.92 and 1,137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.58, 3,895.92 and 1,137.14 is: 1,704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.58 : 3,895.92 = 1,137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.58/3,895.92 = 1,137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.58x = 3,895.92 × 1,137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.58x = 4,430,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,206.47/2,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.20

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