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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,597.94, 4,965.60 and 2,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,597.94, 4,965.60 and 2,026 is: 2,796.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,597.94 : 4,965.60 = 2,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,597.94/4,965.60 = 2,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,597.94x = 4,965.60 × 2,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,597.94x = 10,060,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,060,305.60/3,597.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.13

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