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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.68, 3,587.55 and 1,538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.68, 3,587.55 and 1,538.18 is: 2,122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.68 : 3,587.55 = 1,538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.68/3,587.55 = 1,538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.68x = 3,587.55 × 1,538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.68x = 5,518,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518,297.66/2,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.68

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