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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.93, 5,036.90 and 2,587.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.93, 5,036.90 and 2,587.59 is: 3,568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.93 : 5,036.90 = 2,587.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.93/5,036.90 = 2,587.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.93x = 5,036.90 × 2,587.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.93x = 13,033,419.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,033,419.13/3,651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.91

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