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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.40, 4,961.36 and 2,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.40, 4,961.36 and 2,023.20 is: 2,791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.40 : 4,961.36 = 2,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.40/4,961.36 = 2,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.40x = 4,961.36 × 2,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.40x = 10,037,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,037,823.55/3,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.85

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