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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.89, 4,961.94 and 2,002.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.89, 4,961.94 and 2,002.43 is: 2,763.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.89 : 4,961.94 = 2,002.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.89/4,961.94 = 2,002.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.89x = 4,961.94 × 2,002.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.89x = 9,935,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,935,912.70/3,595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.13

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