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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,582.02, 4,942.96 and 2,010.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,582.02, 4,942.96 and 2,010.08 is: 2,773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,582.02 : 4,942.96 = 2,010.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,582.02/4,942.96 = 2,010.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,582.02x = 4,942.96 × 2,010.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,582.02x = 9,935,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,935,745.04/3,582.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.78

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