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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.11, 4,966.79 and 2,812.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.11, 4,966.79 and 2,812.41 is: 3,882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.11 : 4,966.79 = 2,812.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.11/4,966.79 = 2,812.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.11x = 4,966.79 × 2,812.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.11x = 13,968,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,968,635.80/3,598.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.21

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