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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.67, 3,585.02 and 1,550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.67, 3,585.02 and 1,550.13 is: 2,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.67 : 3,585.02 = 1,550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.67/3,585.02 = 1,550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.67x = 3,585.02 × 1,550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.67x = 5,557,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,557,247.05/2,598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.50

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