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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.05, 4,966.93 and 2,182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.05, 4,966.93 and 2,182.79 is: 3,012.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.05 : 4,966.93 = 2,182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.05/4,966.93 = 2,182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.05x = 4,966.93 × 2,182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.05x = 10,841,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,841,793.40/3,599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.41

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