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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.26, 4,954.56 and 2,018.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.26, 4,954.56 and 2,018.36 is: 2,785.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.26 : 4,954.56 = 2,018.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.26/4,954.56 = 2,018.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.26x = 4,954.56 × 2,018.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.26x = 10,000,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,000,085.72/3,590.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.34

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