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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.83, 5,399.75 and 2,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.83, 5,399.75 and 2,059.75 is: 3,089.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.83 : 5,399.75 = 2,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.83/5,399.75 = 2,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.83x = 5,399.75 × 2,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.83x = 11,122,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,122,135.06/3,599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.63

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