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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.77, 4,952.44 and 1,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.77, 4,952.44 and 1,995.44 is: 2,753.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.77 : 4,952.44 = 1,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.77/4,952.44 = 1,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.77x = 4,952.44 × 1,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.77x = 9,882,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882,274.61/3,588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.66

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