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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.33, 3,864.11 and 2,516.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.33, 3,864.11 and 2,516.31 is: 3,742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.33 : 3,864.11 = 2,516.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.33/3,864.11 = 2,516.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.33x = 3,864.11 × 2,516.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.33x = 9,723,286.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,723,286.05/2,598.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.13

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