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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.53, 4,968.29 and 2,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.53, 4,968.29 and 2,183.28 is: 3,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.53 : 4,968.29 = 2,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.53/4,968.29 = 2,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.53x = 4,968.29 × 2,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.53x = 10,847,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,847,156.71/3,599.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.50

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