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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.29, 4,940.91 and 2,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.29, 4,940.91 and 2,008.44 is: 2,771.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.29 : 4,940.91 = 2,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.29/4,940.91 = 2,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.29x = 4,940.91 × 2,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.29x = 9,923,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,923,521.28/3,580.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.71

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