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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,384.81, 4,665.47 and 2,599.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,384.81, 4,665.47 and 2,599.11 is: 3,582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,384.81 : 4,665.47 = 2,599.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,384.81/4,665.47 = 2,599.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,384.81x = 4,665.47 × 2,599.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,384.81x = 12,126,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,126,056.74/3,384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.49

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