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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.18, 4,940.66 and 2,008.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.18, 4,940.66 and 2,008.27 is: 2,771.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.18 : 4,940.66 = 2,008.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.18/4,940.66 = 2,008.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.18x = 4,940.66 × 2,008.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.18x = 9,922,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,922,190.45/3,580.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.42

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