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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.26, 3,861.14 and 2,234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.26, 3,861.14 and 2,234.79 is: 3,344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.26 : 3,861.14 = 2,234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.26/3,861.14 = 2,234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.26x = 3,861.14 × 2,234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.26x = 8,628,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,628,825.89/2,580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.18

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