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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.12, 3,586.98 and 1,551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.12, 3,586.98 and 1,551.16 is: 2,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.12 : 3,586.98 = 1,551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.12/3,586.98 = 1,551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.12x = 3,586.98 × 1,551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.12x = 5,563,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,979.90/2,599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.72

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