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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.72, 5,898.86 and 2,596.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.72, 5,898.86 and 2,596.49 is: 3,582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.72 : 5,898.86 = 2,596.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.72/5,898.86 = 2,596.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.72x = 5,898.86 × 2,596.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.72x = 15,316,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,316,320.38/4,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.16

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