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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.28, 3,587.86 and 2,069.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.28, 3,587.86 and 2,069.13 is: 2,856.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.28 : 3,587.86 = 2,069.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.28/3,587.86 = 2,069.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.28x = 3,587.86 × 2,069.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.28x = 7,423,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,423,748.76/2,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.08

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