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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,589.43, 4,952.89 and 1,995.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,589.43, 4,952.89 and 1,995.95 is: 2,754.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,589.43 : 4,952.89 = 1,995.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,589.43/4,952.89 = 1,995.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,589.43x = 4,952.89 × 1,995.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,589.43x = 9,885,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,885,720.80/3,589.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.12

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