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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.35, 3,867.29 and 2,372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.35, 3,867.29 and 2,372.99 is: 3,556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.35 : 3,867.29 = 2,372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.35/3,867.29 = 2,372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.35x = 3,867.29 × 2,372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.35x = 9,177,028.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177,028.63/2,580.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.51

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