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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.58, 4,954.90 and 2,018.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.58, 4,954.90 and 2,018.76 is: 2,785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.58 : 4,954.90 = 2,018.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.58/4,954.90 = 2,018.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.58x = 4,954.90 × 2,018.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.58x = 10,002,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,002,753.92/3,590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.83

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