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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.06, 3,588.18 and 1,717.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.06, 3,588.18 and 1,717.42 is: 2,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.06 : 3,588.18 = 1,717.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.06/3,588.18 = 1,717.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.06x = 3,588.18 × 1,717.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.06x = 6,162,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,162,412.10/2,599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.02

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