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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,276.59, 5,903.50 and 2,598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,276.59, 5,903.50 and 2,598.54 is: 3,587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,276.59 : 5,903.50 = 2,598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,276.59/5,903.50 = 2,598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,276.59x = 5,903.50 × 2,598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,276.59x = 15,340,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,340,480.89/4,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.08

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