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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,593.83, 4,959.13 and 2,021.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,593.83, 4,959.13 and 2,021.89 is: 2,790.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,593.83 : 4,959.13 = 2,021.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,593.83/4,959.13 = 2,021.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,593.83x = 4,959.13 × 2,021.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,593.83x = 10,026,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,026,780.45/3,593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.00

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