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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,593, 4,959.96 and 2,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,593, 4,959.96 and 2,663.12 is: 3,676.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,593 : 4,959.96 = 2,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,593/4,959.96 = 2,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,593x = 4,959.96 × 2,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,593x = 13,208,968.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,208,968.68/3,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.31

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