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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.86, 4,941.68 and 2,008.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.86, 4,941.68 and 2,008.92 is: 2,772.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.86 : 4,941.68 = 2,008.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.86/4,941.68 = 2,008.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.86x = 4,941.68 × 2,008.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.86x = 9,927,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,927,429.74/3,580.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.36

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