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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.71, 4,935.66 and 2,823.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.71, 4,935.66 and 2,823.25 is: 3,891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.71 : 4,935.66 = 2,823.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.71/4,935.66 = 2,823.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.71x = 4,935.66 × 2,823.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.71x = 13,934,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,934,602.10/3,580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.58

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