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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.89, 4,961.34 and 2,269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.89, 4,961.34 and 2,269.11 is: 3,130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.89 : 4,961.34 = 2,269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.89/4,961.34 = 2,269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.89x = 4,961.34 × 2,269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.89x = 11,257,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,257,826.21/3,595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.75

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