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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.76, 4,958.01 and 1,999.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.76, 4,958.01 and 1,999.59 is: 2,759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.76 : 4,958.01 = 1,999.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.76/4,958.01 = 1,999.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.76x = 4,958.01 × 1,999.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.76x = 9,913,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,913,968.62/3,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.43

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