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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.83, 4,952.47 and 1,995.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.83, 4,952.47 and 1,995.47 is: 2,753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.83 : 4,952.47 = 1,995.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.83/4,952.47 = 1,995.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.83x = 4,952.47 × 1,995.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.83x = 9,882,505.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882,505.31/3,588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.68

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