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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.56, 4,967.49 and 2,027.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.56, 4,967.49 and 2,027.71 is: 2,798.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.56 : 4,967.49 = 2,027.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.56/4,967.49 = 2,027.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.56x = 4,967.49 × 2,027.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.56x = 10,072,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072,629.15/3,599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.29

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