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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.52, 4,954.64 and 2,174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.52, 4,954.64 and 2,174.99 is: 3,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.52 : 4,954.64 = 2,174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.52/4,954.64 = 2,174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.52x = 4,954.64 × 2,174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.52x = 10,776,256.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,776,256.81/3,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.31

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