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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.67, 3,876.09 and 2,520.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.67, 3,876.09 and 2,520.86 is: 3,760.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.67 : 3,876.09 = 2,520.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.67/3,876.09 = 2,520.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.67x = 3,876.09 × 2,520.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.67x = 9,771,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,771,067.63/2,598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.03

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