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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.26, 4,955.91 and 2,019.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.26, 4,955.91 and 2,019.50 is: 2,786.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.26 : 4,955.91 = 2,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.26/4,955.91 = 2,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.26x = 4,955.91 × 2,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.26x = 10,008,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,008,460.25/3,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.89

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