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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.81, 4,955.22 and 1,997.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.81, 4,955.22 and 1,997.45 is: 2,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.81 : 4,955.22 = 1,997.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.81/4,955.22 = 1,997.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.81x = 4,955.22 × 1,997.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.81x = 9,897,804.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,897,804.19/3,590.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.43

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