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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.72, 4,958.34 and 2,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.72, 4,958.34 and 2,194.92 is: 3,030.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.72 : 4,958.34 = 2,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.72/4,958.34 = 2,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.72x = 4,958.34 × 2,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.72x = 10,883,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,883,159.63/3,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.07

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