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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,579.62, 4,939.84 and 2,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,579.62, 4,939.84 and 2,007.70 is: 2,770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,579.62 : 4,939.84 = 2,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,579.62/4,939.84 = 2,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,579.62x = 4,939.84 × 2,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,579.62x = 9,917,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,917,716.77/3,579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.61

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