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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.22, 3,870.51 and 1,484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.22, 3,870.51 and 1,484.11 is: 2,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.22 : 3,870.51 = 1,484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.22/3,870.51 = 1,484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.22x = 3,870.51 × 1,484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.22x = 5,744,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,744,262.60/2,580.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.27

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