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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.63, 5,544.55 and 2,599.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.63, 5,544.55 and 2,599.84 is: 3,895.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.63 : 5,544.55 = 2,599.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.63/5,544.55 = 2,599.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.63x = 5,544.55 × 2,599.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.63x = 14,414,942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414,942.87/3,700.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.27

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