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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.90, 3,896.45 and 2,270.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.90, 3,896.45 and 2,270.00 is: 3,402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.90 : 3,896.45 = 2,270.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.90/3,896.45 = 2,270.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.90x = 3,896.45 × 2,270.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.90x = 8,844,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,844,948.40/2,599.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.04

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