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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.94, 3,558.33 and 2,108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.94, 3,558.33 and 2,108.37 is: 2,906.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.94 : 3,558.33 = 2,108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.94/3,558.33 = 2,108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.94x = 3,558.33 × 2,108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.94x = 7,502,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,502,276.22/2,580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.80

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