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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.02, 4,958.97 and 2,177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.02, 4,958.97 and 2,177.70 is: 3,003.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.02 : 4,958.97 = 2,177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.02/4,958.97 = 2,177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.02x = 4,958.97 × 2,177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.02x = 10,799,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,799,148.97/3,595.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.92

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