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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.32, 4,965.60 and 2,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.32, 4,965.60 and 2,026.44 is: 2,796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.32 : 4,965.60 = 2,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.32/4,965.60 = 2,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.32x = 4,965.60 × 2,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.32x = 10,062,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,062,490.46/3,598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.44

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