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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.80, 4,964.31 and 2,418.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.80, 4,964.31 and 2,418.06 is: 3,338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.80 : 4,964.31 = 2,418.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.80/4,964.31 = 2,418.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.80x = 4,964.31 × 2,418.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.80x = 12,003,999.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,003,999.44/3,595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.34

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