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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.79, 4,967.73 and 2,006.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.79, 4,967.73 and 2,006.54 is: 2,769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.79 : 4,967.73 = 2,006.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.79/4,967.73 = 2,006.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.79x = 4,967.73 × 2,006.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.79x = 9,967,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,967,925.95/3,599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.03

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