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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.12, 4,966.71 and 2,027.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.12, 4,966.71 and 2,027.21 is: 2,797.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.12 : 4,966.71 = 2,027.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.12/4,966.71 = 2,027.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.12x = 4,966.71 × 2,027.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.12x = 10,068,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,068,539.35/3,599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.50

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