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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.27, 4,966.65 and 2,655.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.27, 4,966.65 and 2,655.59 is: 3,664.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.27 : 4,966.65 = 2,655.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.27/4,966.65 = 2,655.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.27x = 4,966.65 × 2,655.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.27x = 13,189,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,189,361.24/3,599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.46

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