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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.66, 4,961.96 and 2,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.66, 4,961.96 and 2,023.76 is: 2,792.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.66 : 4,961.96 = 2,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.66/4,961.96 = 2,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.66x = 4,961.96 × 2,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.66x = 10,041,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,816.17/3,595.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.76

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