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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.08, 3,866.88 and 1,851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.08, 3,866.88 and 1,851.08 is: 2,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.08 : 3,866.88 = 1,851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.08/3,866.88 = 1,851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.08x = 3,866.88 × 1,851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.08x = 7,157,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,904.23/2,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.30

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