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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.45, 4,961.37 and 2,023.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.45, 4,961.37 and 2,023.51 is: 2,792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.45 : 4,961.37 = 2,023.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.45/4,961.37 = 2,023.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.45x = 4,961.37 × 2,023.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.45x = 10,039,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,039,381.81/3,595.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.25

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