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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.54, 3,896.10 and 1,211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.54, 3,896.10 and 1,211.13 is: 1,815.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.54 : 3,896.10 = 1,211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.54/3,896.10 = 1,211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.54x = 3,896.10 × 1,211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.54x = 4,718,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,683.59/2,598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.90

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