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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.49, 4,954.71 and 1,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.49, 4,954.71 and 1,997.24 is: 2,756.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.49 : 4,954.71 = 1,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.49/4,954.71 = 1,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.49x = 4,954.71 × 1,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.49x = 9,895,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895,720.23/3,590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.09

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