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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.67, 4,942.68 and 2,009.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.67, 4,942.68 and 2,009.78 is: 2,773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.67 : 4,942.68 = 2,009.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.67/4,942.68 = 2,009.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.67x = 4,942.68 × 2,009.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.67x = 9,933,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,933,674.70/3,581.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.48

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