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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.02, 4,078.52 and 2,580.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.02, 4,078.52 and 2,580.51 is: 3,870.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.02 : 4,078.52 = 2,580.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.02/4,078.52 = 2,580.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.02x = 4,078.52 × 2,580.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.02x = 10,524,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,524,661.65/2,719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.76

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