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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.47, 4,961.70 and 2,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.47, 4,961.70 and 2,179.32 is: 3,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.47 : 4,961.70 = 2,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.47/4,961.70 = 2,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.47x = 4,961.70 × 2,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.47x = 10,813,132.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,813,132.04/3,595.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.43

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