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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.62, 4,939.39 and 2,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.62, 4,939.39 and 2,251.82 is: 3,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.62 : 4,939.39 = 2,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.62/4,939.39 = 2,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.62x = 4,939.39 × 2,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.62x = 11,122,617.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,122,617.19/3,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.34

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