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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.62, 3,588.53 and 1,761.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.62, 3,588.53 and 1,761.45 is: 2,431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.62 : 3,588.53 = 1,761.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.62/3,588.53 = 1,761.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.62x = 3,588.53 × 1,761.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.62x = 6,321,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,321,007.36/2,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.51

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