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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.59, 4,965.93 and 2,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.59, 4,965.93 and 2,182.44 is: 3,011.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.59 : 4,965.93 = 2,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.59/4,965.93 = 2,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.59x = 4,965.93 × 2,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.59x = 10,837,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,837,844.27/3,598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.69

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