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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.95, 4,104.68 and 2,598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.95, 4,104.68 and 2,598.28 is: 3,872.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.95 : 4,104.68 = 2,598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.95/4,104.68 = 2,598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.95x = 4,104.68 × 2,598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.95x = 10,665,084.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,665,084.70/2,753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.65

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