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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.59, 4,957.10 and 2,019.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.59, 4,957.10 and 2,019.59 is: 2,787.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.59 : 4,957.10 = 2,019.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.59/4,957.10 = 2,019.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.59x = 4,957.10 × 2,019.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.59x = 10,011,309.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,011,309.59/3,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.43

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