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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.53, 4,952.95 and 2,759.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.53, 4,952.95 and 2,759.92 is: 3,797.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.53 : 4,952.95 = 2,759.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.53/4,952.95 = 2,759.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.53x = 4,952.95 × 2,759.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.53x = 13,669,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,669,745.76/3,599.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.65

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