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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.87, 4,957.05 and 2,019.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.87, 4,957.05 and 2,019.97 is: 2,787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.87 : 4,957.05 = 2,019.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.87/4,957.05 = 2,019.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.87x = 4,957.05 × 2,019.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.87x = 10,013,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,013,092.29/3,591.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.71

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