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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.54, 4,967.25 and 2,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.54, 4,967.25 and 2,027.42 is: 2,797.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.54 : 4,967.25 = 2,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.54/4,967.25 = 2,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.54x = 4,967.25 × 2,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.54x = 10,070,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,070,702.00/3,599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.77

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