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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.55, 4,967.28 and 2,006.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.55, 4,967.28 and 2,006.21 is: 2,768.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.55 : 4,967.28 = 2,006.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.55/4,967.28 = 2,006.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.55x = 4,967.28 × 2,006.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.55x = 9,965,381.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,965,381.97/3,599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.51

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