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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.05, 4,966.60 and 2,005.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.05, 4,966.60 and 2,005.71 is: 2,767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.05 : 4,966.60 = 2,005.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.05/4,966.60 = 2,005.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.05x = 4,966.60 × 2,005.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.05x = 9,961,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,961,559.29/3,599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.83

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