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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.93, 4,954.57 and 2,155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.93, 4,954.57 and 2,155.55 is: 2,974.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.93 : 4,954.57 = 2,155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.93/4,954.57 = 2,155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.93x = 4,954.57 × 2,155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.93x = 10,679,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,679,793.20/3,590.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.10

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