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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.73, 4,952.52 and 2,016.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.73, 4,952.52 and 2,016.79 is: 2,783.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.73 : 4,952.52 = 2,016.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.73/4,952.52 = 2,016.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.73x = 4,952.52 × 2,016.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.73x = 9,988,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,988,192.81/3,588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.21

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