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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.58, 4,968.35 and 2,343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.58, 4,968.35 and 2,343.77 is: 3,235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.58 : 4,968.35 = 2,343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.58/4,968.35 = 2,343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.58x = 4,968.35 × 2,343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.58x = 11,644,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,644,657.96/3,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.01

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