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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.83, 3,579.80 and 2,390.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.83, 3,579.80 and 2,390.85 is: 3,292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.83 : 3,579.80 = 2,390.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.83/3,579.80 = 2,390.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.83x = 3,579.80 × 2,390.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.83x = 8,558,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,558,752.88/2,599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.04

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