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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.11, 3,862.64 and 2,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.11, 3,862.64 and 2,333.88 is: 3,494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.11 : 3,862.64 = 2,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.11/3,862.64 = 2,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.11x = 3,862.64 × 2,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.11x = 9,014,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,014,926.57/2,580.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.02

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