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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.34, 4,954.20 and 2,549.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.34, 4,954.20 and 2,549.58 is: 3,509.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.34 : 4,954.20 = 2,549.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.34/4,954.20 = 2,549.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.34x = 4,954.20 × 2,549.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.34x = 12,631,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631,129.24/3,599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.29

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