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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.74, 4,961.43 and 2,197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.74, 4,961.43 and 2,197.50 is: 3,032.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.74 : 4,961.43 = 2,197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.74/4,961.43 = 2,197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.74x = 4,961.43 × 2,197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.74x = 10,902,742.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,902,742.43/3,595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.13

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