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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.74, 4,940.89 and 2,008.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.74, 4,940.89 and 2,008.53 is: 2,771.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.74 : 4,940.89 = 2,008.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.74/4,940.89 = 2,008.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.74x = 4,940.89 × 2,008.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.74x = 9,923,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,923,938.79/3,580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.47

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