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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.32, 4,965.57 and 2,026.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.32, 4,965.57 and 2,026.38 is: 2,796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.32 : 4,965.57 = 2,026.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.32/4,965.57 = 2,026.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.32x = 4,965.57 × 2,026.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.32x = 10,062,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,062,131.74/3,598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.34

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