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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.29, 4,258.65 and 2,596.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.29, 4,258.65 and 2,596.50 is: 3,895.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.29 : 4,258.65 = 2,596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.29/4,258.65 = 2,596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.29x = 4,258.65 × 2,596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.29x = 11,057,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,057,584.73/2,838.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.86

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