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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.89, 4,956.86 and 2,019.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.89, 4,956.86 and 2,019.99 is: 2,787.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.89 : 4,956.86 = 2,019.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.89/4,956.86 = 2,019.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.89x = 4,956.86 × 2,019.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.89x = 10,012,803.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,803.39/3,591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.61

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