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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.64, 3,896.46 and 2,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.64, 3,896.46 and 2,058.18 is: 3,087.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.64 : 3,896.46 = 2,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.64/3,896.46 = 2,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.64x = 3,896.46 × 2,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.64x = 8,019,616.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019,616.04/2,597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.27

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