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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.98, 4,961.79 and 2,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.98, 4,961.79 and 2,023.74 is: 2,792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.98 : 4,961.79 = 2,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.98/4,961.79 = 2,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.98x = 4,961.79 × 2,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.98x = 10,041,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,372.89/3,595.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.39

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