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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.82, 4,967.76 and 2,006.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.82, 4,967.76 and 2,006.43 is: 2,768.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.82 : 4,967.76 = 2,006.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.82/4,967.76 = 2,006.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.82x = 4,967.76 × 2,006.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.82x = 9,967,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,967,470.10/3,599.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.88

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