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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,579.68, 4,940.20 and 2,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,579.68, 4,940.20 and 2,007.92 is: 2,771.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,579.68 : 4,940.20 = 2,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,579.68/4,940.20 = 2,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,579.68x = 4,940.20 × 2,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,579.68x = 9,919,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,919,526.38/3,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.07

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