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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.23, 4,961.39 and 2,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.23, 4,961.39 and 2,023.34 is: 2,792.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.23 : 4,961.39 = 2,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.23/4,961.39 = 2,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.23x = 4,961.39 × 2,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.23x = 10,038,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,038,543.92/3,595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.18

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