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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.51, 3,585.28 and 1,536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.51, 3,585.28 and 1,536.22 is: 2,119.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.51 : 3,585.28 = 1,536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.51/3,585.28 = 1,536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.51x = 3,585.28 × 1,536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.51x = 5,507,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,507,785.24/2,598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.59

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