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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.53, 4,967.28 and 2,107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.53, 4,967.28 and 2,107.51 is: 2,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.53 : 4,967.28 = 2,107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.53/4,967.28 = 2,107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.53x = 4,967.28 × 2,107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.53x = 10,468,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,468,592.27/3,599.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.32

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