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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.18, 5,398.36 and 2,676.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.18, 5,398.36 and 2,676.11 is: 4,013.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.18 : 5,398.36 = 2,676.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.18/5,398.36 = 2,676.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.18x = 5,398.36 × 2,676.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.18x = 14,446,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,446,611.99/3,599.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.87

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