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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.11, 4,965.67 and 2,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.11, 4,965.67 and 2,005.24 is: 2,767.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.11 : 4,965.67 = 2,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.11/4,965.67 = 2,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.11x = 4,965.67 × 2,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.11x = 9,957,360.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,957,360.11/3,598.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.39

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