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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.85, 5,901.79 and 2,598.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.85, 5,901.79 and 2,598.63 is: 3,585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.85 : 5,901.79 = 2,598.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.85/5,901.79 = 2,598.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.85x = 5,901.79 × 2,598.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.85x = 15,336,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,336,568.55/4,277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,585.11

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