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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.06, 4,954.58 and 1,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.06, 4,954.58 and 1,996.86 is: 2,755.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.06 : 4,954.58 = 1,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.06/4,954.58 = 1,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.06x = 4,954.58 × 1,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.06x = 9,893,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893,592.63/3,590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.83

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