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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.56, 4,666.50 and 2,599.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.56, 4,666.50 and 2,599.86 is: 3,583.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.56 : 4,666.50 = 2,599.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.56/4,666.50 = 2,599.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.56x = 4,666.50 × 2,599.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.56x = 12,132,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,132,246.69/3,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.53

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