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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.51, 4,956.35 and 2,020.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.51, 4,956.35 and 2,020.11 is: 2,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.51 : 4,956.35 = 2,020.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.51/4,956.35 = 2,020.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.51x = 4,956.35 × 2,020.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.51x = 10,012,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,372.20/3,591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.79

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