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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.91, 4,958.38 and 2,021.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.91, 4,958.38 and 2,021.01 is: 2,789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.91 : 4,958.38 = 2,021.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.91/4,958.38 = 2,021.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.91x = 4,958.38 × 2,021.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.91x = 10,020,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,020,919.50/3,592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,789.08

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