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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.08, 3,875.10 and 2,210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.08, 3,875.10 and 2,210.72 is: 3,320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.08 : 3,875.10 = 2,210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.08/3,875.10 = 2,210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.08x = 3,875.10 × 2,210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.08x = 8,566,761.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566,761.07/2,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.35

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