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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.64, 3,590.56 and 2,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.64, 3,590.56 and 2,070.32 is: 2,859.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.64 : 3,590.56 = 2,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.64/3,590.56 = 2,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.64x = 3,590.56 × 2,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.64x = 7,433,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,608.18/2,599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,859.48

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