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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.66, 5,399.49 and 1,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.66, 5,399.49 and 1,002.59 is: 1,503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.66 : 5,399.49 = 1,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.66/5,399.49 = 1,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.66x = 5,399.49 × 1,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.66x = 5,413,502.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413,502.06/3,599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.89

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