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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.23, 4,954.02 and 1,996.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.23, 4,954.02 and 1,996.75 is: 2,755.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.23 : 4,954.02 = 1,996.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.23/4,954.02 = 1,996.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.23x = 4,954.02 × 1,996.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.23x = 9,891,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,891,939.44/3,590.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.24

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