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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591, 4,955.04 and 2,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591, 4,955.04 and 2,019.06 is: 2,786.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591 : 4,955.04 = 2,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591/4,955.04 = 2,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591x = 4,955.04 × 2,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591x = 10,004,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,004,523.06/3,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.00

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