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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.38, 4,954.54 and 2,018.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.38, 4,954.54 and 2,018.38 is: 2,785.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.38 : 4,954.54 = 2,018.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.38/4,954.54 = 2,018.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.38x = 4,954.54 × 2,018.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.38x = 10,000,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,000,144.45/3,590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.26

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