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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.70, 4,969.76 and 2,482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.70, 4,969.76 and 2,482.52 is: 3,428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.70 : 4,969.76 = 2,482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.70/4,969.76 = 2,482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.70x = 4,969.76 × 2,482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.70x = 12,337,491.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,337,491.33/3,598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.32

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