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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.93, 4,966.45 and 2,203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.93, 4,966.45 and 2,203.49 is: 3,039.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.93 : 4,966.45 = 2,203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.93/4,966.45 = 2,203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.93x = 4,966.45 × 2,203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.93x = 10,943,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,943,529.82/3,599.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.93

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