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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.23, 4,954.98 and 2,018.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.23, 4,954.98 and 2,018.34 is: 2,785.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.23 : 4,954.98 = 2,018.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.23/4,954.98 = 2,018.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.23x = 4,954.98 × 2,018.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.23x = 10,000,834.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,000,834.33/3,590.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.57

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