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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,584.55, 4,946.68 and 2,013.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,584.55, 4,946.68 and 2,013.15 is: 2,778.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,584.55 : 4,946.68 = 2,013.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,584.55/4,946.68 = 2,013.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,584.55x = 4,946.68 × 2,013.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,584.55x = 9,958,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,958,408.84/3,584.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.15

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