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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.58, 4,952.23 and 1,995.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.58, 4,952.23 and 1,995.51 is: 2,753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.58 : 4,952.23 = 1,995.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.58/4,952.23 = 1,995.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.58x = 4,952.23 × 1,995.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.58x = 9,882,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882,224.49/3,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.80

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