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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.40, 4,191.41 and 2,597.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.40, 4,191.41 and 2,597.08 is: 3,915.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.40 : 4,191.41 = 2,597.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.40/4,191.41 = 2,597.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.40x = 4,191.41 × 2,597.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.40x = 10,885,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,885,427.08/2,780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.06

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