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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.76, 4,035.02 and 2,580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.76, 4,035.02 and 2,580.92 is: 3,850.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.76 : 4,035.02 = 2,580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.76/4,035.02 = 2,580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.76x = 4,035.02 × 2,580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.76x = 10,414,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,414,063.82/2,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.27

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