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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.89, 4,941.86 and 2,009.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.89, 4,941.86 and 2,009.09 is: 2,772.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.89 : 4,941.86 = 2,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.89/4,941.86 = 2,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.89x = 4,941.86 × 2,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.89x = 9,928,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,928,606.75/3,580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.66

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