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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.22, 4,965.80 and 2,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.22, 4,965.80 and 2,005 is: 2,767.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.22 : 4,965.80 = 2,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.22/4,965.80 = 2,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.22x = 4,965.80 × 2,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.22x = 9,956,429
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,956,429/3,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.04

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