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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.70, 4,949.56 and 2,014.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.70, 4,949.56 and 2,014.62 is: 2,780.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.70 : 4,949.56 = 2,014.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.70/4,949.56 = 2,014.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.70x = 4,949.56 × 2,014.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.70x = 9,971,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,971,482.57/3,586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.13

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