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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.53, 4,961.55 and 2,023.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.53, 4,961.55 and 2,023.32 is: 2,792.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.53 : 4,961.55 = 2,023.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.53/4,961.55 = 2,023.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.53x = 4,961.55 × 2,023.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.53x = 10,038,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,038,803.35/3,595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.02

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