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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.02, 4,940.43 and 2,008.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.02, 4,940.43 and 2,008.11 is: 2,771.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.02 : 4,940.43 = 2,008.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.02/4,940.43 = 2,008.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.02x = 4,940.43 × 2,008.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.02x = 9,920,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,920,926.89/3,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.19

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