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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.63, 5,784.39 and 2,597.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.63, 5,784.39 and 2,597.97 is: 3,586.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.63 : 5,784.39 = 2,597.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.63/5,784.39 = 2,597.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.63x = 5,784.39 × 2,597.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.63x = 15,027,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027,671.69/4,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.87

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