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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.44, 4,967.46 and 2,027.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.44, 4,967.46 and 2,027.63 is: 2,798.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.44 : 4,967.46 = 2,027.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.44/4,967.46 = 2,027.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.44x = 4,967.46 × 2,027.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.44x = 10,072,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072,183.34/3,599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.27

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