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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.50, 4,941.09 and 2,008.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.50, 4,941.09 and 2,008.56 is: 2,771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.50 : 4,941.09 = 2,008.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.50/4,941.09 = 2,008.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.50x = 4,941.09 × 2,008.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.50x = 9,924,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,924,475.73/3,580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.81

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