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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.95, 3,579.26 and 2,432.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.95, 3,579.26 and 2,432.19 is: 3,349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.95 : 3,579.26 = 2,432.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.95/3,579.26 = 2,432.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.95x = 3,579.26 × 2,432.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.95x = 8,705,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705,428.22/2,598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.60

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