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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.58, 4,721.98 and 2,598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.58, 4,721.98 and 2,598.54 is: 3,892.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.58 : 4,721.98 = 2,598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.58/4,721.98 = 2,598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.58x = 4,721.98 × 2,598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.58x = 12,270,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,270,253.91/3,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.13

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