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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.85, 3,587.69 and 1,420.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.85, 3,587.69 and 1,420.97 is: 1,960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.85 : 3,587.69 = 1,420.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.85/3,587.69 = 1,420.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.85x = 3,587.69 × 1,420.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.85x = 5,097,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,097,985.47/2,599.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.87

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