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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.04, 4,966.83 and 2,005.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.04, 4,966.83 and 2,005.69 is: 2,767.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.04 : 4,966.83 = 2,005.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.04/4,966.83 = 2,005.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.04x = 4,966.83 × 2,005.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.04x = 9,961,897.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,961,897.81/3,599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.93

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