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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.72, 4,966.49 and 2,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.72, 4,966.49 and 2,005.50 is: 2,767.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.72 : 4,966.49 = 2,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.72/4,966.49 = 2,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.72x = 4,966.49 × 2,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.72x = 9,960,295.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,960,295.70/3,598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.73

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