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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.08, 4,951.58 and 2,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.08, 4,951.58 and 2,016.16 is: 2,782.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.08 : 4,951.58 = 2,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.08/4,951.58 = 2,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.08x = 4,951.58 × 2,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.08x = 9,983,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,983,177.53/3,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.32

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