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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.32, 4,962.48 and 2,199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.32, 4,962.48 and 2,199.24 is: 3,035.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.32 : 4,962.48 = 2,199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.32/4,962.48 = 2,199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.32x = 4,962.48 × 2,199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.32x = 10,913,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,913,684.52/3,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.53

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