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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.95, 4,956.54 and 2,020.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.95, 4,956.54 and 2,020.01 is: 2,787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.95 : 4,956.54 = 2,020.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.95/4,956.54 = 2,020.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.95x = 4,956.54 × 2,020.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.95x = 10,012,260.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,260.37/3,591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.42

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