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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.18, 3,570.66 and 2,434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.18, 3,570.66 and 2,434.14 is: 3,345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.18 : 3,570.66 = 2,434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.18/3,570.66 = 2,434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.18x = 3,570.66 × 2,434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.18x = 8,691,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,691,486.33/2,598.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.22

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