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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.36, 4,964.48 and 2,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.36, 4,964.48 and 2,273.28 is: 3,135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.36 : 4,964.48 = 2,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.36/4,964.48 = 2,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.36x = 4,964.48 × 2,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.36x = 11,285,653.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,285,653.09/3,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.46

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