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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.22, 4,951.83 and 2,016.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.22, 4,951.83 and 2,016.46 is: 2,782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.22 : 4,951.83 = 2,016.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.22/4,951.83 = 2,016.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.22x = 4,951.83 × 2,016.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.22x = 9,985,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,985,167.12/3,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.76

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