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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.33, 4,947.77 and 2,595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.33, 4,947.77 and 2,595.89 is: 3,580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.33 : 4,947.77 = 2,595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.33/4,947.77 = 2,595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.33x = 4,947.77 × 2,595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.33x = 12,843,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843,866.67/3,587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.34

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