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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.74, 4,938.77 and 2,402.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.74, 4,938.77 and 2,402.19 is: 3,313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.74 : 4,938.77 = 2,402.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.74/4,938.77 = 2,402.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.74x = 4,938.77 × 2,402.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.74x = 11,863,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,863,869.91/3,580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.25

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