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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.19, 4,965.39 and 2,602.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.19, 4,965.39 and 2,602.26 is: 3,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.19 : 4,965.39 = 2,602.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.19/4,965.39 = 2,602.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.19x = 4,965.39 × 2,602.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.19x = 12,921,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,921,235.78/3,599.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.04

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