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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.15, 4,954.48 and 1,996.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.15, 4,954.48 and 1,996.93 is: 2,755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.15 : 4,954.48 = 1,996.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.15/4,954.48 = 1,996.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.15x = 4,954.48 × 1,996.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.15x = 9,893,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893,750.95/3,590.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.80

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