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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.89, 4,941.62 and 2,008.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.89, 4,941.62 and 2,008.95 is: 2,772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.89 : 4,941.62 = 2,008.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.89/4,941.62 = 2,008.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.89x = 4,941.62 × 2,008.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.89x = 9,927,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,927,457.45/3,580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.34

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