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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.74, 5,649.09 and 2,581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.74, 5,649.09 and 2,581.80 is: 3,561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.74 : 5,649.09 = 2,581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.74/5,649.09 = 2,581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.74x = 5,649.09 × 2,581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.74x = 14,584,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,584,812.89/4,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.85

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