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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.08, 4,961.25 and 2,001.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.08, 4,961.25 and 2,001.81 is: 2,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.08 : 4,961.25 = 2,001.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.08/4,961.25 = 2,001.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.08x = 4,961.25 × 2,001.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.08x = 9,931,498.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,931,498.47/3,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.52

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