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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.55, 4,961.93 and 2,179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.55, 4,961.93 and 2,179.19 is: 3,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.55 : 4,961.93 = 2,179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.55/4,961.93 = 2,179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.55x = 4,961.93 × 2,179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.55x = 10,812,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,812,988.24/3,595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.33

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