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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.82, 4,136.22 and 2,599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.82, 4,136.22 and 2,599.76 is: 3,585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.82 : 4,136.22 = 2,599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.82/4,136.22 = 2,599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.82x = 4,136.22 × 2,599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.82x = 10,753,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,753,208.43/2,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.82

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