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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.96, 4,971.73 and 2,659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.96, 4,971.73 and 2,659.26 is: 3,669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.96 : 4,971.73 = 2,659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.96/4,971.73 = 2,659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.96x = 4,971.73 × 2,659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.96x = 13,221,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,221,122.72/3,602.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.52

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