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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.62, 3,899.95 and 956.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.62, 3,899.95 and 956.13 is: 1,434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.62 : 3,899.95 = 956.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.62/3,899.95 = 956.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.62x = 3,899.95 × 956.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.62x = 3,728,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,842.18/2,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.38

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