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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.87, 4,941.80 and 2,008.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.87, 4,941.80 and 2,008.93 is: 2,772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.87 : 4,941.80 = 2,008.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.87/4,941.80 = 2,008.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.87x = 4,941.80 × 2,008.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.87x = 9,927,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,927,720.23/3,580.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.43

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