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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.17, 4,966.78 and 2,005.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.17, 4,966.78 and 2,005.82 is: 2,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.17 : 4,966.78 = 2,005.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.17/4,966.78 = 2,005.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.17x = 4,966.78 × 2,005.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.17x = 9,962,440.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962,440.57/3,599.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.98

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