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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.26, 4,014.39 and 2,580.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.26, 4,014.39 and 2,580.02 is: 3,861.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.26 : 4,014.39 = 2,580.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.26/4,014.39 = 2,580.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.26x = 4,014.39 × 2,580.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.26x = 10,357,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,357,206.49/2,682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.37

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