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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.46, 4,961.74 and 2,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.46, 4,961.74 and 2,023.56 is: 2,792.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.46 : 4,961.74 = 2,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.46/4,961.74 = 2,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.46x = 4,961.74 × 2,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.46x = 10,040,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040,378.59/3,595.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.52

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