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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.33, 4,961.55 and 2,023.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.33, 4,961.55 and 2,023.42 is: 2,792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.33 : 4,961.55 = 2,023.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.33/4,961.55 = 2,023.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.33x = 4,961.55 × 2,023.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.33x = 10,039,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,039,287.10/3,595.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.32

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