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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.52, 4,961.43 and 2,002.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.52, 4,961.43 and 2,002.05 is: 2,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.52 : 4,961.43 = 2,002.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.52/4,961.43 = 2,002.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.52x = 4,961.43 × 2,002.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.52x = 9,933,030.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,933,030.93/3,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.62

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