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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.36, 4,949.98 and 2,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.36, 4,949.98 and 2,170.80 is: 2,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.36 : 4,949.98 = 2,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.36/4,949.98 = 2,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.36x = 4,949.98 × 2,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.36x = 10,745,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,745,411.16/3,587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.36

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