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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.95, 5,394.70 and 2,036.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.95, 5,394.70 and 2,036.69 is: 3,055.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.95 : 5,394.70 = 2,036.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.95/5,394.70 = 2,036.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.95x = 5,394.70 × 2,036.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.95x = 10,987,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,987,321.36/3,595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.47

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