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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.10, 4,961.01 and 2,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.10, 4,961.01 and 2,001.59 is: 2,762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.10 : 4,961.01 = 2,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.10/4,961.01 = 2,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.10x = 4,961.01 × 2,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.10x = 9,929,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,929,883.20/3,595.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.06

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