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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.23, 4,965.99 and 2,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.23, 4,965.99 and 2,026.62 is: 2,796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.23 : 4,965.99 = 2,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.23/4,965.99 = 2,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.23x = 4,965.99 × 2,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.23x = 10,064,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,064,174.65/3,598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.98

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