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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.58, 5,753.34 and 2,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.58, 5,753.34 and 2,599.80 is: 3,587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.58 : 5,753.34 = 2,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.58/5,753.34 = 2,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.58x = 5,753.34 × 2,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.58x = 14,957,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957,533.33/4,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.30

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