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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.07, 4,966.69 and 2,005.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.07, 4,966.69 and 2,005.79 is: 2,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.07 : 4,966.69 = 2,005.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.07/4,966.69 = 2,005.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.07x = 4,966.69 × 2,005.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.07x = 9,962,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962,137.14/3,599.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.98

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