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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,578.59, 4,938.45 and 2,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,578.59, 4,938.45 and 2,006.68 is: 2,769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,578.59 : 4,938.45 = 2,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,578.59/4,938.45 = 2,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,578.59x = 4,938.45 × 2,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,578.59x = 9,909,888.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,909,888.85/3,578.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.22

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