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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.25, 4,966.98 and 2,027.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.25, 4,966.98 and 2,027.37 is: 2,797.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.25 : 4,966.98 = 2,027.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.25/4,966.98 = 2,027.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.25x = 4,966.98 × 2,027.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.25x = 10,069,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,069,906.24/3,599.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.78

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