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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.22, 4,965.42 and 2,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.22, 4,965.42 and 2,026.28 is: 2,796.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.22 : 4,965.42 = 2,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.22/4,965.42 = 2,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.22x = 4,965.42 × 2,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.22x = 10,061,331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061,331.24/3,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.20

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