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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,594.67, 4,960.51 and 2,022.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,594.67, 4,960.51 and 2,022.73 is: 2,791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,594.67 : 4,960.51 = 2,022.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,594.67/4,960.51 = 2,022.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,594.67x = 4,960.51 × 2,022.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,594.67x = 10,033,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,033,772.39/3,594.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.29

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