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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.92, 5,784.42 and 2,598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.92, 5,784.42 and 2,598.04 is: 3,585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.92 : 5,784.42 = 2,598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.92/5,784.42 = 2,598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.92x = 5,784.42 × 2,598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.92x = 15,028,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028,154.54/4,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.88

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