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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.28, 4,940.74 and 2,008.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.28, 4,940.74 and 2,008.36 is: 2,771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.28 : 4,940.74 = 2,008.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.28/4,940.74 = 2,008.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.28x = 4,940.74 × 2,008.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.28x = 9,922,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,922,784.59/3,580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.51

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