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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.89, 3,901.52 and 1,366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.89, 3,901.52 and 1,366.93 is: 2,051.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.89 : 3,901.52 = 1,366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.89/3,901.52 = 1,366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.89x = 3,901.52 × 1,366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.89x = 5,333,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,333,104.73/2,599.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.28

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