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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.76, 4,950.86 and 2,016.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.76, 4,950.86 and 2,016.09 is: 2,782.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.76 : 4,950.86 = 2,016.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.76/4,950.86 = 2,016.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.76x = 4,950.86 × 2,016.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.76x = 9,981,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,981,369.26/3,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.06

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