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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.15, 4,954.94 and 2,758.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.15, 4,954.94 and 2,758.05 is: 3,809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.15 : 4,954.94 = 2,758.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.15/4,954.94 = 2,758.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.15x = 4,954.94 × 2,758.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.15x = 13,665,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,665,972.27/3,587.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.70

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