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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.92, 3,870.30 and 1,411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.92, 3,870.30 and 1,411.88 is: 2,117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.92 : 3,870.30 = 1,411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.92/3,870.30 = 1,411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.92x = 3,870.30 × 1,411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.92x = 5,464,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,399.16/2,580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.23

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