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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,579.78, 4,940.33 and 2,007.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,579.78, 4,940.33 and 2,007.98 is: 2,771.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,579.78 : 4,940.33 = 2,007.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,579.78/4,940.33 = 2,007.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,579.78x = 4,940.33 × 2,007.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,579.78x = 9,920,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,920,083.83/3,579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.14

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