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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.49, 4,966.33 and 2,107.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.49, 4,966.33 and 2,107.77 is: 2,908.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.49 : 4,966.33 = 2,107.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.49/4,966.33 = 2,107.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.49x = 4,966.33 × 2,107.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.49x = 10,467,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,467,881.38/3,599.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.16

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