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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.62, 3,586.17 and 1,464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.62, 3,586.17 and 1,464.48 is: 2,021.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.62 : 3,586.17 = 1,464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.62/3,586.17 = 1,464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.62x = 3,586.17 × 1,464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.62x = 5,251,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,879.73/2,598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.03

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