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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.68, 4,949.86 and 2,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.68, 4,949.86 and 2,014.92 is: 2,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.68 : 4,949.86 = 2,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.68/4,949.86 = 2,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.68x = 4,949.86 × 2,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.68x = 9,973,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,973,571.91/3,586.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.73

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