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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.59, 4,961.79 and 2,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.59, 4,961.79 and 2,179.44 is: 3,007.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.59 : 4,961.79 = 2,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.59/4,961.79 = 2,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.59x = 4,961.79 × 2,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.59x = 10,813,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,813,923.60/3,595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.55

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