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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.27, 4,936.95 and 3,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.27, 4,936.95 and 3,035 is: 4,176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.27 : 4,936.95 = 3,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.27/4,936.95 = 3,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.27x = 4,936.95 × 3,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.27x = 14,983,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,983,643.25/3,587.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.89

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