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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.84, 4,956.72 and 2,019.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.84, 4,956.72 and 2,019.90 is: 2,787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.84 : 4,956.72 = 2,019.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.84/4,956.72 = 2,019.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.84x = 4,956.72 × 2,019.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.84x = 10,012,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,078.73/3,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.45

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