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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.08, 4,955.72 and 2,019.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.08, 4,955.72 and 2,019.16 is: 2,786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.08 : 4,955.72 = 2,019.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.08/4,955.72 = 2,019.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.08x = 4,955.72 × 2,019.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.08x = 10,006,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,006,391.60/3,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.46

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