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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.14, 4,940.58 and 2,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.14, 4,940.58 and 2,008.23 is: 2,771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.14 : 4,940.58 = 2,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.14/4,940.58 = 2,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.14x = 4,940.58 × 2,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.14x = 9,921,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,921,820.97/3,580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.35

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