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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.89, 4,949.96 and 2,170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.89, 4,949.96 and 2,170.56 is: 2,995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.89 : 4,949.96 = 2,170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.89/4,949.96 = 2,170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.89x = 4,949.96 × 2,170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.89x = 10,744,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,744,174.32/3,586.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.40

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