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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.82, 4,954.69 and 2,155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.82, 4,954.69 and 2,155.82 is: 2,973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.82 : 4,954.69 = 2,155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.82/4,954.69 = 2,155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.82x = 4,954.69 × 2,155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.82x = 10,681,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,681,415.49/3,591.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.81

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