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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.34, 4,954.64 and 1,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.34, 4,954.64 and 1,997.28 is: 2,756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.34 : 4,954.64 = 1,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.34/4,954.64 = 1,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.34x = 4,954.64 × 1,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.34x = 9,895,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895,803.38/3,590.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.23

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