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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.70, 4,375.05 and 2,600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.70, 4,375.05 and 2,600.80 is: 3,901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.70 : 4,375.05 = 2,600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.70/4,375.05 = 2,600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.70x = 4,375.05 × 2,600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.70x = 11,378,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,378,630.04/2,916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.20

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