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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.62, 3,893.77 and 1,612.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.62, 3,893.77 and 1,612.67 is: 2,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.62 : 3,893.77 = 1,612.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.62/3,893.77 = 1,612.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.62x = 3,893.77 × 1,612.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.62x = 6,279,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,366.07/2,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.50

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