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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,599.95, 3,569.79 and 2,532.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,599.95, 3,569.79 and 2,532.27 is: 3,476.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,599.95 : 3,569.79 = 2,532.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,599.95/3,569.79 = 2,532.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,599.95x = 3,569.79 × 2,532.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,599.95x = 9,039,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039,672.12/2,599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.86

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