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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.56, 3,588.84 and 1,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.56, 3,588.84 and 1,812.24 is: 2,501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.56 : 3,588.84 = 1,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.56/3,588.84 = 1,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.56x = 3,588.84 × 1,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.56x = 6,503,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,503,839.40/2,599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.90

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