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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.22, 4,954.97 and 2,018.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.22, 4,954.97 and 2,018.62 is: 2,785.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.22 : 4,954.97 = 2,018.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.22/4,954.97 = 2,018.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.22x = 4,954.97 × 2,018.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.22x = 10,002,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,002,206.59/3,590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.96

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