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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.68, 4,966.50 and 2,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.68, 4,966.50 and 2,027.04 is: 2,797.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.68 : 4,966.50 = 2,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.68/4,966.50 = 2,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.68x = 4,966.50 × 2,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.68x = 10,067,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,067,294.16/3,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.50

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