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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.48, 4,940.72 and 2,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.48, 4,940.72 and 2,008.48 is: 2,771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.48 : 4,940.72 = 2,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.48/4,940.72 = 2,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.48x = 4,940.72 × 2,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.48x = 9,923,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,923,337.31/3,580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.51

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