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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.54, 4,961.92 and 2,104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.54, 4,961.92 and 2,104.54 is: 2,904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.54 : 4,961.92 = 2,104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.54/4,961.92 = 2,104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.54x = 4,961.92 × 2,104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.54x = 10,442,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,442,559.12/3,595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.31

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