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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.70, 4,949.55 and 2,014.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.70, 4,949.55 and 2,014.89 is: 2,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.70 : 4,949.55 = 2,014.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.70/4,949.55 = 2,014.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.70x = 4,949.55 × 2,014.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.70x = 9,972,798.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972,798.80/3,586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.50

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