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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.64, 5,754.49 and 2,597.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.64, 5,754.49 and 2,597.51 is: 3,585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.64 : 5,754.49 = 2,597.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.64/5,754.49 = 2,597.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.64x = 5,754.49 × 2,597.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.64x = 14,947,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,947,310.05/4,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.66

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