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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,579.93, 4,940.80 and 2,008.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,579.93, 4,940.80 and 2,008.13 is: 2,771.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,579.93 : 4,940.80 = 2,008.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,579.93/4,940.80 = 2,008.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,579.93x = 4,940.80 × 2,008.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,579.93x = 9,921,738.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,921,738.98/3,579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.49

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