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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.42, 4,952.04 and 1,995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.42, 4,952.04 and 1,995.09 is: 2,753.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.42 : 4,952.04 = 1,995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.42/4,952.04 = 1,995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.42x = 4,952.04 × 1,995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.42x = 9,879,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,879,765.48/3,588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.24

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