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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.46, 4,941.12 and 2,008.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.46, 4,941.12 and 2,008.67 is: 2,772.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.46 : 4,941.12 = 2,008.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.46/4,941.12 = 2,008.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.46x = 4,941.12 × 2,008.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.46x = 9,925,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,925,079.51/3,580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.01

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