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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.49, 4,967.12 and 2,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.49, 4,967.12 and 2,005.41 is: 2,767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.49 : 4,967.12 = 2,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.49/4,967.12 = 2,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.49x = 4,967.12 × 2,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.49x = 9,961,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,961,112.12/3,599.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.37

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