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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.18, 4,266.74 and 2,580.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.18, 4,266.74 and 2,580.67 is: 3,886.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.18 : 4,266.74 = 2,580.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.18/4,266.74 = 2,580.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.18x = 4,266.74 × 2,580.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.18x = 11,011,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,011,026.58/2,833.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.46

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