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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.84, 3,564.48 and 2,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.84, 3,564.48 and 2,553.20 is: 3,500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.84 : 3,564.48 = 2,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.84/3,564.48 = 2,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.84x = 3,564.48 × 2,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.84x = 9,100,830.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,100,830.34/2,599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.53

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