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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.93, 4,957.08 and 2,020.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.93, 4,957.08 and 2,020.14 is: 2,787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.93 : 4,957.08 = 2,020.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.93/4,957.08 = 2,020.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.93x = 4,957.08 × 2,020.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.93x = 10,013,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,013,995.59/3,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.92

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