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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.63, 4,952.28 and 1,995.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.63, 4,952.28 and 1,995.29 is: 2,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.63 : 4,952.28 = 1,995.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.63/4,952.28 = 1,995.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.63x = 4,952.28 × 1,995.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.63x = 9,881,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,881,210.00/3,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.48

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