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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.73, 4,955.18 and 2,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.73, 4,955.18 and 2,018.84 is: 2,785.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.73 : 4,955.18 = 2,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.73/4,955.18 = 2,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.73x = 4,955.18 × 2,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.73x = 10,003,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,003,680.72/3,590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.97

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