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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.66, 5,364.03 and 2,015.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.66, 5,364.03 and 2,015.89 is: 3,019.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.66 : 5,364.03 = 2,015.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.66/5,364.03 = 2,015.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.66x = 5,364.03 × 2,015.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.66x = 10,813,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,813,294.44/3,580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.92

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