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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.65, 3,899.75 and 956.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.65, 3,899.75 and 956.18 is: 1,434.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.65 : 3,899.75 = 956.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.65/3,899.75 = 956.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.65x = 3,899.75 × 956.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.65x = 3,728,867.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,867.92/2,599.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.37

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