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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.18, 4,961.20 and 2,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.18, 4,961.20 and 2,023.24 is: 2,791.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.18 : 4,961.20 = 2,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.18/4,961.20 = 2,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.18x = 4,961.20 × 2,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.18x = 10,037,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,037,698.29/3,595.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.99

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