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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.72, 4,950.68 and 2,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.72, 4,950.68 and 2,095.34 is: 2,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.72 : 4,950.68 = 2,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.72/4,950.68 = 2,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.72x = 4,950.68 × 2,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.72x = 10,373,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,373,322.60/3,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.35

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