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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.10, 4,968.45 and 2,655.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.10, 4,968.45 and 2,655.09 is: 3,665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.10 : 4,968.45 = 2,655.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.10/4,968.45 = 2,655.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.10x = 4,968.45 × 2,655.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.10x = 13,191,681.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191,681.91/3,599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.27

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