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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.26, 5,753.97 and 2,597.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.26, 5,753.97 and 2,597.13 is: 3,585.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.26 : 5,753.97 = 2,597.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.26/5,753.97 = 2,597.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.26x = 5,753.97 × 2,597.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.26x = 14,943,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943,808.11/4,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.14

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