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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.16, 3,869.55 and 1,118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.16, 3,869.55 and 1,118.97 is: 1,678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.16 : 3,869.55 = 1,118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.16/3,869.55 = 1,118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.16x = 3,869.55 × 1,118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.16x = 4,329,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,910.36/2,580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.16

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