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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.64, 4,940.08 and 2,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.64, 4,940.08 and 2,322.68 is: 3,204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.64 : 4,940.08 = 2,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.64/4,940.08 = 2,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.64x = 4,940.08 × 2,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.64x = 11,474,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,474,225.01/3,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.52

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