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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.21, 3,586.98 and 1,551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.21, 3,586.98 and 1,551.88 is: 2,141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.21 : 3,586.98 = 1,551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.21/3,586.98 = 1,551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.21x = 3,586.98 × 1,551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.21x = 5,566,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,566,562.52/2,599.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.64

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