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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.38, 4,959.54 and 2,266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.38, 4,959.54 and 2,266.78 is: 3,126.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.38 : 4,959.54 = 2,266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.38/4,959.54 = 2,266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.38x = 4,959.54 × 2,266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.38x = 11,242,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,242,186.08/3,595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.84

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