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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.02, 4,080.02 and 2,581.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.02, 4,080.02 and 2,581.51 is: 3,872.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.02 : 4,080.02 = 2,581.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.02/4,080.02 = 2,581.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.02x = 4,080.02 × 2,581.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.02x = 10,532,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,532,612.43/2,720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.26

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