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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.07, 3,871.19 and 2,375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.07, 3,871.19 and 2,375.83 is: 3,564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.07 : 3,871.19 = 2,375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.07/3,871.19 = 2,375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.07x = 3,871.19 × 2,375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.07x = 9,197,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,197,277.46/2,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.74

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