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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.31, 4,951.48 and 2,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.31, 4,951.48 and 2,095.15 is: 2,891.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.31 : 4,951.48 = 2,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.31/4,951.48 = 2,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.31x = 4,951.48 × 2,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.31x = 10,374,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,374,093.32/3,588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.08

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