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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.94, 4,951.44 and 2,016.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.94, 4,951.44 and 2,016.06 is: 2,782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.94 : 4,951.44 = 2,016.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.94/4,951.44 = 2,016.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.94x = 4,951.44 × 2,016.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.94x = 9,982,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,982,400.13/3,587.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.21

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