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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.97, 3,902.58 and 1,367.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.97, 3,902.58 and 1,367.15 is: 2,052.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.97 : 3,902.58 = 1,367.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.97/3,902.58 = 1,367.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.97x = 3,902.58 × 1,367.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.97x = 5,335,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,335,392.73/2,599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.10

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