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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.78, 3,901.02 and 1,212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.78, 3,901.02 and 1,212.72 is: 1,819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.78 : 3,901.02 = 1,212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.78/3,901.02 = 1,212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.78x = 3,901.02 × 1,212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.78x = 4,730,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,844.97/2,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.71

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