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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.28, 3,586.48 and 2,068.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.28, 3,586.48 and 2,068.13 is: 2,854.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.28 : 3,586.48 = 2,068.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.28/3,586.48 = 2,068.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.28x = 3,586.48 × 2,068.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.28x = 7,417,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417,310.68/2,598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.70

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