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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.72, 4,955.25 and 1,997.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.72, 4,955.25 and 1,997.49 is: 2,756.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.72 : 4,955.25 = 1,997.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.72/4,955.25 = 1,997.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.72x = 4,955.25 × 1,997.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.72x = 9,898,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,898,088.40/3,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.58

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