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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.49, 5,359.32 and 2,754.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.49, 5,359.32 and 2,754.83 is: 4,123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.49 : 5,359.32 = 2,754.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.49/5,359.32 = 2,754.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.49x = 5,359.32 × 2,754.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.49x = 14,763,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,763,988.72/3,580.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.46

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