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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.79, 4,941.95 and 2,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.79, 4,941.95 and 2,008.88 is: 2,772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.79 : 4,941.95 = 2,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.79/4,941.95 = 2,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.79x = 4,941.95 × 2,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.79x = 9,927,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,927,749.76/3,580.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.50

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