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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.95, 4,962.48 and 2,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.95, 4,962.48 and 2,002.68 is: 2,763.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.95 : 4,962.48 = 2,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.95/4,962.48 = 2,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.95x = 4,962.48 × 2,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.95x = 9,938,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,938,259.45/3,595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.74

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