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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.94, 4,966.98 and 2,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.94, 4,966.98 and 2,027 is: 2,797.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.94 : 4,966.98 = 2,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.94/4,966.98 = 2,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.94x = 4,966.98 × 2,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.94x = 10,068,068.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,068,068.46/3,598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.51

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