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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.63, 4,940.08 and 2,322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.63, 4,940.08 and 2,322.67 is: 3,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.63 : 4,940.08 = 2,322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.63/4,940.08 = 2,322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.63x = 4,940.08 × 2,322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.63x = 11,474,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,474,175.61/3,580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.51

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