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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.67, 4,942.83 and 2,089.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.67, 4,942.83 and 2,089.35 is: 2,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.67 : 4,942.83 = 2,089.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.67/4,942.83 = 2,089.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.67x = 4,942.83 × 2,089.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.67x = 10,327,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,327,301.86/3,581.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.38

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