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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.89, 4,955.14 and 2,099.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.89, 4,955.14 and 2,099.87 is: 2,896.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.89 : 4,955.14 = 2,099.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.89/4,955.14 = 2,099.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.89x = 4,955.14 × 2,099.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.89x = 10,405,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,405,149.83/3,591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.85

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