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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.96, 4,077.94 and 2,580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.96, 4,077.94 and 2,580.28 is: 3,845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.96 : 4,077.94 = 2,580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.96/4,077.94 = 2,580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.96x = 4,077.94 × 2,580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.96x = 10,522,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,522,210.38/2,735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.90

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