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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.74, 4,962.06 and 2,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.74, 4,962.06 and 2,023.74 is: 2,792.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.74 : 4,962.06 = 2,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.74/4,962.06 = 2,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.74x = 4,962.06 × 2,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.74x = 10,041,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,919.30/3,595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.73

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