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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.32, 4,951.64 and 2,016.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.32, 4,951.64 and 2,016.65 is: 2,782.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.32 : 4,951.64 = 2,016.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.32/4,951.64 = 2,016.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.32x = 4,951.64 × 2,016.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.32x = 9,985,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,985,714.72/3,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.84

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