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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.18, 4,966.89 and 2,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.18, 4,966.89 and 2,273.48 is: 3,137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.18 : 4,966.89 = 2,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.18/4,966.89 = 2,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.18x = 4,966.89 × 2,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.18x = 11,292,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,292,125.08/3,599.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.42

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