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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.67, 4,941.43 and 2,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.67, 4,941.43 and 2,008.82 is: 2,772.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.67 : 4,941.43 = 2,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.67/4,941.43 = 2,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.67x = 4,941.43 × 2,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.67x = 9,926,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,926,413.68/3,580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.23

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