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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.08, 3,892.10 and 1,499.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.08, 3,892.10 and 1,499.11 is: 2,245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.08 : 3,892.10 = 1,499.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.08/3,892.10 = 1,499.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.08x = 3,892.10 × 1,499.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.08x = 5,834,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,677.24/2,598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.77

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