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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.84, 3,704.67 and 2,599.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.84, 3,704.67 and 2,599.56 is: 3,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.84 : 3,704.67 = 2,599.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.84/3,704.67 = 2,599.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.84x = 3,704.67 × 2,599.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.84x = 9,630,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,630,511.95/2,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.80

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