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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.58, 4,967.46 and 2,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.58, 4,967.46 and 2,027.64 is: 2,798.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.58 : 4,967.46 = 2,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.58/4,967.46 = 2,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.58x = 4,967.46 × 2,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.58x = 10,072,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072,220.59/3,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.17

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