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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.30, 4,961.39 and 2,001.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.30, 4,961.39 and 2,001.89 is: 2,762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.30 : 4,961.39 = 2,001.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.30/4,961.39 = 2,001.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.30x = 4,961.39 × 2,001.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.30x = 9,932,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,932,159.42/3,595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.54

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