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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.20, 3,588.48 and 2,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.20, 3,588.48 and 2,011.08 is: 2,776.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.20 : 3,588.48 = 2,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.20/3,588.48 = 2,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.20x = 3,588.48 × 2,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.20x = 7,216,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,216,720.36/2,599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.52

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