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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.19, 4,951.89 and 2,094.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.19, 4,951.89 and 2,094.54 is: 2,891.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.19 : 4,951.89 = 2,094.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.19/4,951.89 = 2,094.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.19x = 4,951.89 × 2,094.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.19x = 10,371,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,371,931.68/3,587.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.38

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