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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,594.71, 4,960.59 and 2,022.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,594.71, 4,960.59 and 2,022.89 is: 2,791.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,594.71 : 4,960.59 = 2,022.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,594.71/4,960.59 = 2,022.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,594.71x = 4,960.59 × 2,022.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,594.71x = 10,034,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,034,727.91/3,594.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.53

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