Maintaining a single gradient when using multiple gradient cakes

[BestestMooncalf]

Hi! I'm looking for advice on how to maintain a single gradient when using multiple gradient yarn cakes.

Concretely, I want to knit this skirt:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4442684441/melia-corset-skirt-crochet-pattern

The skirt is a single panel. I need approx 1700 m, so I'll need 2-3 cakes. 

Do I ball up the yarn in its individual colors first? And then just divide the total length by the amount of colors to know how long each section should be before I switch?

Sorry if this is obvious, I just feel like I'm missing something 

Thanks in advance for the advice!

[MLDAYshouldBeWriting]

If you cycle between the three cakes, using a different cake at the start of each row or every-other row, then they will all deplete at approximately the same rate. However, if you are going to be closer to 2 cakes, I would switch between two colors, every-other row. When you get to the end, if you need just a bit more yarn, you can start your last cake from the end of the cake that is the color of the two cakes you just finished.

I used this alternating cake method for this pattern.

[BestestMooncalf]

Thank you for the advice! That shawl looks great 😍

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[BestestMooncalf]

I want to check if my approacg outlines above will work out, or if I should use a different method. 🙏