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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.84, 5,786.07 and 2,599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.84, 5,786.07 and 2,599.18 is: 3,588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.84 : 5,786.07 = 2,599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.84/5,786.07 = 2,599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.84x = 5,786.07 × 2,599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.84x = 15,039,013.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,013.21/4,190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.54

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