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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.62, 3,899.19 and 1,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.62, 3,899.19 and 1,060.50 is: 1,590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.62 : 3,899.19 = 1,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.62/3,899.19 = 1,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.62x = 3,899.19 × 1,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.62x = 4,135,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,091.00/2,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.65

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