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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.84, 4,952.42 and 2,172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.84, 4,952.42 and 2,172.84 is: 2,998.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.84 : 4,952.42 = 2,172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.84/4,952.42 = 2,172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.84x = 4,952.42 × 2,172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.84x = 10,760,816.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,760,816.27/3,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.41

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