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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.70, 4,233.42 and 2,598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.70, 4,233.42 and 2,598.62 is: 3,583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.70 : 4,233.42 = 2,598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.70/4,233.42 = 2,598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.70x = 4,233.42 × 2,598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.70x = 11,001,049.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,001,049.88/3,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.75

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