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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.92, 4,941.14 and 2,008.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.92, 4,941.14 and 2,008.71 is: 2,771.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.92 : 4,941.14 = 2,008.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.92/4,941.14 = 2,008.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.92x = 4,941.14 × 2,008.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.92x = 9,925,307.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,925,307.29/3,580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.72

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