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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.42, 3,869.82 and 1,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.42, 3,869.82 and 1,606.80 is: 2,409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.42 : 3,869.82 = 1,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.42/3,869.82 = 1,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.42x = 3,869.82 × 1,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.42x = 6,218,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,218,026.78/2,580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.70

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