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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.89, 4,939.81 and 2,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.89, 4,939.81 and 2,252.08 is: 3,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.89 : 4,939.81 = 2,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.89/4,939.81 = 2,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.89x = 4,939.81 × 2,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.89x = 11,124,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,124,847.30/3,580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.73

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