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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.91, 4,955.92 and 2,019.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.91, 4,955.92 and 2,019.31 is: 2,786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.91 : 4,955.92 = 2,019.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.91/4,955.92 = 2,019.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.91x = 4,955.92 × 2,019.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.91x = 10,007,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,007,521.38/3,590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.90

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