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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,583.59, 4,945.58 and 2,011.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,583.59, 4,945.58 and 2,011.70 is: 2,776.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,583.59 : 4,945.58 = 2,011.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,583.59/4,945.58 = 2,011.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,583.59x = 4,945.58 × 2,011.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,583.59x = 9,948,988.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,948,988.50/3,583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.26

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