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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.84, 4,376.90 and 2,580.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.84, 4,376.90 and 2,580.35 is: 3,561.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.84 : 4,376.90 = 2,580.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.84/4,376.90 = 2,580.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.84x = 4,376.90 × 2,580.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.84x = 11,293,918.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,293,918.48/3,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.81

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