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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.34, 3,870.69 and 1,119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.34, 3,870.69 and 1,119.58 is: 1,679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.34 : 3,870.69 = 1,119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.34/3,870.69 = 1,119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.34x = 3,870.69 × 1,119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.34x = 4,333,547.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,547.11/2,580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.45

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