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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.07, 3,584.89 and 2,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.07, 3,584.89 and 2,466.72 is: 3,403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.07 : 3,584.89 = 2,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.07/3,584.89 = 2,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.07x = 3,584.89 × 2,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.07x = 8,842,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842,919.86/2,598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.65

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