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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.21, 4,951.70 and 2,016.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.21, 4,951.70 and 2,016.27 is: 2,782.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.21 : 4,951.70 = 2,016.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.21/4,951.70 = 2,016.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.21x = 4,951.70 × 2,016.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.21x = 9,983,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,983,954.08/3,588.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.43

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