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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.70, 3,895.23 and 1,828.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.70, 3,895.23 and 1,828.58 is: 2,739.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.70 : 3,895.23 = 1,828.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.70/3,895.23 = 1,828.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.70x = 3,895.23 × 1,828.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.70x = 7,122,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,122,739.67/2,599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.83

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