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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.08, 4,960.95 and 2,023.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.08, 4,960.95 and 2,023.14 is: 2,791.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.08 : 4,960.95 = 2,023.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.08/4,960.95 = 2,023.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.08x = 4,960.95 × 2,023.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.08x = 10,036,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036,696.38/3,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.79

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