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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.84, 3,587.93 and 1,420.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.84, 3,587.93 and 1,420.93 is: 1,960.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.84 : 3,587.93 = 1,420.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.84/3,587.93 = 1,420.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.84x = 3,587.93 × 1,420.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.84x = 5,098,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,197.37/2,599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.97

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