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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.78, 4,940.94 and 2,089.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.78, 4,940.94 and 2,089.15 is: 2,881.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.78 : 4,940.94 = 2,089.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.78/4,940.94 = 2,089.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.78x = 4,940.94 × 2,089.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.78x = 10,322,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322,364.80/3,581.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,881.91

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