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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.24, 3,567.86 and 2,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.24, 3,567.86 and 2,297.92 is: 3,154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.24 : 3,567.86 = 2,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.24/3,567.86 = 2,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.24x = 3,567.86 × 2,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.24x = 8,198,656.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,656.85/2,599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.25

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