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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.34, 4,940.96 and 2,321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.34, 4,940.96 and 2,321.91 is: 3,204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.34 : 4,940.96 = 2,321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.34/4,940.96 = 2,321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.34x = 4,940.96 × 2,321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.34x = 11,472,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,472,452.82/3,580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.30

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