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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.50, 4,966.92 and 2,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.50, 4,966.92 and 2,027.32 is: 2,797.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.50 : 4,966.92 = 2,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.50/4,966.92 = 2,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.50x = 4,966.92 × 2,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.50x = 10,069,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,069,536.25/3,599.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.48

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