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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,594.44, 4,960.42 and 2,022.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,594.44, 4,960.42 and 2,022.59 is: 2,791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,594.44 : 4,960.42 = 2,022.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,594.44/4,960.42 = 2,022.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,594.44x = 4,960.42 × 2,022.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,594.44x = 10,032,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,032,866.03/3,594.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.22

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