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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.66, 4,955.53 and 2,019.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.66, 4,955.53 and 2,019.26 is: 2,786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.66 : 4,955.53 = 2,019.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.66/4,955.53 = 2,019.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.66x = 4,955.53 × 2,019.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.66x = 10,006,478.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,006,478.73/3,590.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.81

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