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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,594.68, 4,960.98 and 2,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,594.68, 4,960.98 and 2,023.04 is: 2,791.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,594.68 : 4,960.98 = 2,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,594.68/4,960.98 = 2,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,594.68x = 4,960.98 × 2,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,594.68x = 10,036,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036,260.98/3,594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.98

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