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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.25, 4,954.62 and 2,018.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.25, 4,954.62 and 2,018.45 is: 2,785.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.25 : 4,954.62 = 2,018.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.25/4,954.62 = 2,018.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.25x = 4,954.62 × 2,018.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.25x = 10,000,627.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,000,627.97/3,590.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.50

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