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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.76, 4,672.74 and 2,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.76, 4,672.74 and 2,598.44 is: 3,586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.76 : 4,672.74 = 2,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.76/4,672.74 = 2,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.76x = 4,672.74 × 2,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.76x = 12,141,834.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,141,834.53/3,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.15

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