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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.58, 3,901.19 and 2,369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.58, 3,901.19 and 2,369.94 is: 3,556.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.58 : 3,901.19 = 2,369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.58/3,901.19 = 2,369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.58x = 3,901.19 × 2,369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.58x = 9,245,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,245,574.38/2,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.57

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