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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.72, 4,967.97 and 2,107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.72, 4,967.97 and 2,107.55 is: 2,908.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.72 : 4,967.97 = 2,107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.72/4,967.97 = 2,107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.72x = 4,967.97 × 2,107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.72x = 10,470,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,470,245.17/3,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.63

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