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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.70, 4,942.67 and 2,009.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.70, 4,942.67 and 2,009.63 is: 2,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.70 : 4,942.67 = 2,009.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.70/4,942.67 = 2,009.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.70x = 4,942.67 × 2,009.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.70x = 9,932,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,932,903.15/3,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.24

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