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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.26, 3,583.55 and 2,299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.26, 3,583.55 and 2,299.82 is: 3,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.26 : 3,583.55 = 2,299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.26/3,583.55 = 2,299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.26x = 3,583.55 × 2,299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.26x = 8,241,507.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,507.79/2,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.94

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