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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.10, 4,460.40 and 2,599.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.10, 4,460.40 and 2,599.42 is: 3,899.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.10 : 4,460.40 = 2,599.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.10/4,460.40 = 2,599.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.10x = 4,460.40 × 2,599.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.10x = 11,594,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,594,452.97/2,973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.79

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