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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.79, 4,966.59 and 2,005.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.79, 4,966.59 and 2,005.58 is: 2,767.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.79 : 4,966.59 = 2,005.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.79/4,966.59 = 2,005.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.79x = 4,966.59 × 2,005.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.79x = 9,960,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,960,868.74/3,598.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.84

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