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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.89, 4,945.31 and 2,920.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.89, 4,945.31 and 2,920.33 is: 4,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.89 : 4,945.31 = 2,920.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.89/4,945.31 = 2,920.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.89x = 4,945.31 × 2,920.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.89x = 14,441,937.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,441,937.15/3,581.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.93

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