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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.66, 4,967.99 and 2,183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.66, 4,967.99 and 2,183.58 is: 3,013.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.66 : 4,967.99 = 2,183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.66/4,967.99 = 2,183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.66x = 4,967.99 × 2,183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.66x = 10,847,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,847,992.69/3,599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.62

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