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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.97, 4,955.52 and 2,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.97, 4,955.52 and 2,019.06 is: 2,786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.97 : 4,955.52 = 2,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.97/4,955.52 = 2,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.97x = 4,955.52 × 2,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.97x = 10,005,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,005,492.21/3,590.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.29

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