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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.92, 4,966.26 and 2,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.92, 4,966.26 and 2,026.68 is: 2,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.92 : 4,966.26 = 2,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.92/4,966.26 = 2,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.92x = 4,966.26 × 2,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.92x = 10,065,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,065,019.82/3,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.68

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