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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.69, 4,951.90 and 1,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.69, 4,951.90 and 1,995.22 is: 2,753.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.69 : 4,951.90 = 1,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.69/4,951.90 = 1,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.69x = 4,951.90 × 1,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.69x = 9,880,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,880,129.92/3,588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.13

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