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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.95, 4,959.99 and 2,268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.95, 4,959.99 and 2,268.54 is: 3,129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.95 : 4,959.99 = 2,268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.95/4,959.99 = 2,268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.95x = 4,959.99 × 2,268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.95x = 11,251,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,251,935.71/3,595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.06

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