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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.67, 4,951.02 and 2,171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.67, 4,951.02 and 2,171.34 is: 2,996.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.67 : 4,951.02 = 2,171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.67/4,951.02 = 2,171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.67x = 4,951.02 × 2,171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.67x = 10,750,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,750,347.77/3,587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.47

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