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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.78, 4,952.49 and 1,995.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.78, 4,952.49 and 1,995.42 is: 2,753.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.78 : 4,952.49 = 1,995.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.78/4,952.49 = 1,995.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.78x = 4,952.49 × 1,995.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.78x = 9,882,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882,297.60/3,588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.66

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