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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.92, 4,951.84 and 2,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.92, 4,951.84 and 2,016.12 is: 2,782.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.92 : 4,951.84 = 2,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.92/4,951.84 = 2,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.92x = 4,951.84 × 2,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.92x = 9,983,503.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,983,503.66/3,587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.53

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