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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.43, 4,967.51 and 2,027.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.43, 4,967.51 and 2,027.63 is: 2,798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.43 : 4,967.51 = 2,027.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.43/4,967.51 = 2,027.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.43x = 4,967.51 × 2,027.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.43x = 10,072,272.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072,272.30/3,599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.30

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