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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.95, 4,966.54 and 2,005.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.95, 4,966.54 and 2,005.67 is: 2,767.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.95 : 4,966.54 = 2,005.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.95/4,966.54 = 2,005.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.95x = 4,966.54 × 2,005.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.95x = 9,961,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,961,205.42/3,598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.81

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