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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.74, 4,949.82 and 2,014.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.74, 4,949.82 and 2,014.98 is: 2,780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.74 : 4,949.82 = 2,014.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.74/4,949.82 = 2,014.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.74x = 4,949.82 × 2,014.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.74x = 9,973,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,973,788.30/3,586.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.74

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