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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.54, 4,955.36 and 2,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.54, 4,955.36 and 2,098.84 is: 2,896.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.54 : 4,955.36 = 2,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.54/4,955.36 = 2,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.54x = 4,955.36 × 2,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.54x = 10,400,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,400,507.78/3,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.64

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