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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.63, 5,114.97 and 2,598.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.63, 5,114.97 and 2,598.11 is: 3,889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.63 : 5,114.97 = 2,598.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.63/5,114.97 = 2,598.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.63x = 5,114.97 × 2,598.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.63x = 13,289,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,289,254.71/3,416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.58

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