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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.65, 4,966.38 and 2,713.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.65, 4,966.38 and 2,713.05 is: 3,744.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.65 : 4,966.38 = 2,713.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.65/4,966.38 = 2,713.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.65x = 4,966.38 × 2,713.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.65x = 13,474,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,474,037.26/3,598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.19

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