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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,594.97, 4,961.04 and 2,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,594.97, 4,961.04 and 2,023.06 is: 2,791.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,594.97 : 4,961.04 = 2,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,594.97/4,961.04 = 2,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,594.97x = 4,961.04 × 2,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,594.97x = 10,036,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036,481.58/3,594.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.81

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