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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.30, 4,949.32 and 2,014.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.30, 4,949.32 and 2,014.49 is: 2,780.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.30 : 4,949.32 = 2,014.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.30/4,949.32 = 2,014.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.30x = 4,949.32 × 2,014.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.30x = 9,970,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,970,355.65/3,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.12

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