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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.69, 4,941.35 and 2,009.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.69, 4,941.35 and 2,009.29 is: 2,772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.69 : 4,941.35 = 2,009.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.69/4,941.35 = 2,009.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.69x = 4,941.35 × 2,009.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.69x = 9,928,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,928,605.14/3,580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.82

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