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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.71, 3,583.49 and 1,713.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.71, 3,583.49 and 1,713.38 is: 2,362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.71 : 3,583.49 = 1,713.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.71/3,583.49 = 1,713.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.71x = 3,583.49 × 1,713.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.71x = 6,139,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,139,853.61/2,598.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.66

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