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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.68, 5,399.36 and 2,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.68, 5,399.36 and 2,061.76 is: 3,092.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.68 : 5,399.36 = 2,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.68/5,399.36 = 2,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.68x = 5,399.36 × 2,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.68x = 11,132,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,132,184.47/3,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.55

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