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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.57, 4,967.73 and 2,027.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.57, 4,967.73 and 2,027.97 is: 2,798.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.57 : 4,967.73 = 2,027.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.57/4,967.73 = 2,027.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.57x = 4,967.73 × 2,027.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.57x = 10,074,407.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,074,407.41/3,599.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.78

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