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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.83, 4,962.32 and 2,179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.83, 4,962.32 and 2,179.17 is: 3,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.83 : 4,962.32 = 2,179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.83/4,962.32 = 2,179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.83x = 4,962.32 × 2,179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.83x = 10,813,727.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,813,727.98/3,595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.30

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