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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.21, 4,940.67 and 2,008.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.21, 4,940.67 and 2,008.33 is: 2,771.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.21 : 4,940.67 = 2,008.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.21/4,940.67 = 2,008.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.21x = 4,940.67 × 2,008.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.21x = 9,922,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,922,495.78/3,580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.48

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