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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.42, 3,870.30 and 731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.42, 3,870.30 and 731.70 is: 1,097.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.42 : 3,870.30 = 731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.42/3,870.30 = 731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.42x = 3,870.30 × 731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.42x = 2,831,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,898.51/2,580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.46

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