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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.96, 3,587.96 and 1,421.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.96, 3,587.96 and 1,421.06 is: 1,961.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.96 : 3,587.96 = 1,421.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.96/3,587.96 = 1,421.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.96x = 3,587.96 × 1,421.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.96x = 5,098,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,697.47/2,599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.07

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