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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.55, 4,951.40 and 2,095.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.55, 4,951.40 and 2,095.46 is: 2,892.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.55 : 4,951.40 = 2,095.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.55/4,951.40 = 2,095.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.55x = 4,951.40 × 2,095.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.55x = 10,375,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,375,425.41/3,587.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.06

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