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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.39, 5,756.90 and 2,599.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.39, 5,756.90 and 2,599.26 is: 3,588.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.39 : 5,756.90 = 2,599.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.39/5,756.90 = 2,599.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.39x = 5,756.90 × 2,599.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.39x = 14,963,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,963,679.89/4,170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.08

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