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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,589.23, 4,952.81 and 1,995.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,589.23, 4,952.81 and 1,995.71 is: 2,753.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,589.23 : 4,952.81 = 1,995.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,589.23/4,952.81 = 1,995.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,589.23x = 4,952.81 × 1,995.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,589.23x = 9,884,352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,884,352.67/3,589.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.89

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