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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.16, 4,954.44 and 2,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.16, 4,954.44 and 2,018.28 is: 2,785.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.16 : 4,954.44 = 2,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.16/4,954.44 = 2,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.16x = 4,954.44 × 2,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.16x = 9,999,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,999,447.16/3,590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.24

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