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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.32, 4,966.87 and 2,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.32, 4,966.87 and 2,027.32 is: 2,797.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.32 : 4,966.87 = 2,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.32/4,966.87 = 2,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.32x = 4,966.87 × 2,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.32x = 10,069,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,069,410.05/3,599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.59

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