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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.71, 4,966.30 and 2,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.71, 4,966.30 and 2,005.28 is: 2,767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.71 : 4,966.30 = 2,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.71/4,966.30 = 2,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.71x = 4,966.30 × 2,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.71x = 9,958,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,958,787.21/3,598.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.32

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