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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.06, 5,754.69 and 2,598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.06, 5,754.69 and 2,598.16 is: 3,585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.06 : 5,754.69 = 2,598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.06/5,754.69 = 2,598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.06x = 5,754.69 × 2,598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.06x = 14,951,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,951,584.49/4,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.46

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