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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.62, 4,950.48 and 2,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.62, 4,950.48 and 2,095.90 is: 2,892.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.62 : 4,950.48 = 2,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.62/4,950.48 = 2,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.62x = 4,950.48 × 2,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.62x = 10,375,711.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,375,711.03/3,587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.09

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