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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.42, 4,967.06 and 2,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.42, 4,967.06 and 2,027.52 is: 2,797.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.42 : 4,967.06 = 2,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.42/4,967.06 = 2,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.42x = 4,967.06 × 2,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.42x = 10,070,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,070,803.35/3,599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.90

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