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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.88, 4,954.68 and 2,098.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.88, 4,954.68 and 2,098.51 is: 2,895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.88 : 4,954.68 = 2,098.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.88/4,954.68 = 2,098.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.88x = 4,954.68 × 2,098.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.88x = 10,397,410.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,397,410.26/3,590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.51

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