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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.33, 4,951.89 and 1,995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.33, 4,951.89 and 1,995.27 is: 2,753.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.33 : 4,951.89 = 1,995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.33/4,951.89 = 1,995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.33x = 4,951.89 × 1,995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.33x = 9,880,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,880,357.56/3,588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.47

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