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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.57, 4,949.49 and 2,014.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.57, 4,949.49 and 2,014.69 is: 2,780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.57 : 4,949.49 = 2,014.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.57/4,949.49 = 2,014.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.57x = 4,949.49 × 2,014.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.57x = 9,971,688.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,971,688.01/3,586.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.29

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