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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.68, 3,895.70 and 1,136.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.68, 3,895.70 and 1,136.67 is: 1,703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.68 : 3,895.70 = 1,136.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.68/3,895.70 = 1,136.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.68x = 3,895.70 × 1,136.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.68x = 4,428,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,119.64/2,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.99

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