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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.92, 3,587.96 and 1,421.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.92, 3,587.96 and 1,421.01 is: 1,961.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.92 : 3,587.96 = 1,421.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.92/3,587.96 = 1,421.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.92x = 3,587.96 × 1,421.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.92x = 5,098,530.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,530.59/2,599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.03

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