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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.40, 4,965.71 and 2,005.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.40, 4,965.71 and 2,005.04 is: 2,766.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.40 : 4,965.71 = 2,005.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.40/4,965.71 = 2,005.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.40x = 4,965.71 × 2,005.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.40x = 9,956,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,956,437.15/3,598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.91

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