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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.94, 4,954.92 and 2,018.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.94, 4,954.92 and 2,018.94 is: 2,785.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.94 : 4,954.92 = 2,018.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.94/4,954.92 = 2,018.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.94x = 4,954.92 × 2,018.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.94x = 10,003,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,003,686.18/3,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.81

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