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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.72, 4,957.04 and 2,019.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.72, 4,957.04 and 2,019.83 is: 2,787.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.72 : 4,957.04 = 2,019.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.72/4,957.04 = 2,019.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.72x = 4,957.04 × 2,019.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.72x = 10,012,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,358.37/3,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.62

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