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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.53, 4,961.82 and 2,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.53, 4,961.82 and 2,023.62 is: 2,792.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.53 : 4,961.82 = 2,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.53/4,961.82 = 2,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.53x = 4,961.82 × 2,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.53x = 10,040,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040,838.19/3,595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.59

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