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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.70, 5,394.32 and 2,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.70, 5,394.32 and 2,036.44 is: 3,055.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.70 : 5,394.32 = 2,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.70/5,394.32 = 2,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.70x = 5,394.32 × 2,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.70x = 10,985,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,985,209.02/3,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.10

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