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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.70, 4,951.08 and 2,190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.70, 4,951.08 and 2,190.48 is: 3,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.70 : 4,951.08 = 2,190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.70/4,951.08 = 2,190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.70x = 4,951.08 × 2,190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.70x = 10,845,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,845,241.72/3,587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.90

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