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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.75, 4,967.66 and 2,027.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.75, 4,967.66 and 2,027.81 is: 2,798.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.75 : 4,967.66 = 2,027.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.75/4,967.66 = 2,027.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.75x = 4,967.66 × 2,027.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.75x = 10,073,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,073,460.49/3,599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.38

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