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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.80, 4,961.58 and 2,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.80, 4,961.58 and 2,023.96 is: 2,792.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.80 : 4,961.58 = 2,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.80/4,961.58 = 2,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.80x = 4,961.58 × 2,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.80x = 10,042,039.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,042,039.46/3,595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.71

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