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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.68, 4,235.13 and 2,598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.68, 4,235.13 and 2,598.76 is: 3,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.68 : 4,235.13 = 2,598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.68/4,235.13 = 2,598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.68x = 4,235.13 × 2,598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.68x = 11,006,086.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,006,086.44/3,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.08

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