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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.67, 5,758.02 and 2,600.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.67, 5,758.02 and 2,600.89 is: 3,590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.67 : 5,758.02 = 2,600.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.67/5,758.02 = 2,600.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.67x = 5,758.02 × 2,600.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.67x = 14,975,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,975,976.64/4,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.78

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