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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.76, 4,967.64 and 2,027.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.76, 4,967.64 and 2,027.85 is: 2,798.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.76 : 4,967.64 = 2,027.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.76/4,967.64 = 2,027.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.76x = 4,967.64 × 2,027.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.76x = 10,073,628.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,073,628.77/3,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.42

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