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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.46, 4,491.84 and 2,596.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.46, 4,491.84 and 2,596.50 is: 3,583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.46 : 4,491.84 = 2,596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.46/4,491.84 = 2,596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.46x = 4,491.84 × 2,596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.46x = 11,663,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,663,062.56/3,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.72

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