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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.88, 3,587.49 and 1,716.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.88, 3,587.49 and 1,716.79 is: 2,369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.88 : 3,587.49 = 1,716.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.88/3,587.49 = 1,716.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.88x = 3,587.49 × 1,716.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.88x = 6,158,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,957.99/2,598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.85

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