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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.62, 3,590.20 and 2,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.62, 3,590.20 and 2,244.84 is: 3,100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.62 : 3,590.20 = 2,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.62/3,590.20 = 2,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.62x = 3,590.20 × 2,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.62x = 8,059,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,424.57/2,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.23

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