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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.46, 4,968.50 and 2,107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.46, 4,968.50 and 2,107.86 is: 2,909.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.46 : 4,968.50 = 2,107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.46/4,968.50 = 2,107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.46x = 4,968.50 × 2,107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.46x = 10,472,891.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,472,891.87/3,599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.57

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