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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.57, 4,941.22 and 2,008.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.57, 4,941.22 and 2,008.63 is: 2,771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.57 : 4,941.22 = 2,008.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.57/4,941.22 = 2,008.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.57x = 4,941.22 × 2,008.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.57x = 9,925,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,925,082.73/3,580.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.93

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