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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.20, 4,966.52 and 2,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.20, 4,966.52 and 2,027.28 is: 2,797.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.20 : 4,966.52 = 2,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.20/4,966.52 = 2,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.20x = 4,966.52 × 2,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.20x = 10,068,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,068,526.67/3,599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.43

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