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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.69, 8,046.93 and 2,598.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.69, 8,046.93 and 2,598.66 is: 3,893.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.69 : 8,046.93 = 2,598.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.69/8,046.93 = 2,598.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.69x = 8,046.93 × 2,598.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.69x = 20,911,235.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,911,235.11/5,370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.58

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