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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.56, 4,103.64 and 2,587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.56, 4,103.64 and 2,587.44 is: 3,562.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.56 : 4,103.64 = 2,587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.56/4,103.64 = 2,587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.56x = 4,103.64 × 2,587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.56x = 10,617,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,617,922.28/2,980.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.39

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