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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.17, 4,940.55 and 2,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.17, 4,940.55 and 2,008.23 is: 2,771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.17 : 4,940.55 = 2,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.17/4,940.55 = 2,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.17x = 4,940.55 × 2,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.17x = 9,921,760.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,921,760.73/3,580.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.31

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