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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.67, 5,755.26 and 2,598.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.67, 5,755.26 and 2,598.89 is: 3,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.67 : 5,755.26 = 2,598.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.67/5,755.26 = 2,598.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.67x = 5,755.26 × 2,598.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.67x = 14,957,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957,287.66/4,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.02

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