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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.24, 4,342.86 and 2,598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.24, 4,342.86 and 2,598.74 is: 3,878.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.24 : 4,342.86 = 2,598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.24/4,342.86 = 2,598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.24x = 4,342.86 × 2,598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.24x = 11,285,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,285,964.00/2,910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.02

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