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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.51, 4,961.55 and 2,002.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.51, 4,961.55 and 2,002.11 is: 2,762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.51 : 4,961.55 = 2,002.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.51/4,961.55 = 2,002.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.51x = 4,961.55 × 2,002.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.51x = 9,933,568.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,933,568.87/3,595.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.77

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