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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.36, 4,954.38 and 1,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.36, 4,954.38 and 1,996.94 is: 2,755.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.36 : 4,954.38 = 1,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.36/4,954.38 = 1,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.36x = 4,954.38 × 1,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.36x = 9,893,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893,599.60/3,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.60

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