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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,649.08, 5,030.46 and 2,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,649.08, 5,030.46 and 2,599.32 is: 3,583.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,649.08 : 5,030.46 = 2,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,649.08/5,030.46 = 2,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,649.08x = 5,030.46 × 2,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,649.08x = 13,075,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,075,775.29/3,649.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.31

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