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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.10, 3,870.42 and 1,119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.10, 3,870.42 and 1,119.40 is: 1,679.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.10 : 3,870.42 = 1,119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.10/3,870.42 = 1,119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.10x = 3,870.42 × 1,119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.10x = 4,332,548.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,548.15/2,580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.22

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