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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.93, 3,586.36 and 1,419.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.93, 3,586.36 and 1,419.93 is: 1,959.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.93 : 3,586.36 = 1,419.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.93/3,586.36 = 1,419.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.93x = 3,586.36 × 1,419.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.93x = 5,092,380.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,380.15/2,598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.41

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