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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.95, 4,951.53 and 2,173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.95, 4,951.53 and 2,173.07 is: 2,998.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.95 : 4,951.53 = 2,173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.95/4,951.53 = 2,173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.95x = 4,951.53 × 2,173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.95x = 10,759,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,759,996.54/3,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.09

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