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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.79, 4,966.40 and 2,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.79, 4,966.40 and 2,026.94 is: 2,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.79 : 4,966.40 = 2,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.79/4,966.40 = 2,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.79x = 4,966.40 × 2,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.79x = 10,066,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,066,584.68/3,598.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.21

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