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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.68, 4,911.60 and 2,580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.68, 4,911.60 and 2,580.68 is: 3,871.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.68 : 4,911.60 = 2,580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.68/4,911.60 = 2,580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.68x = 4,911.60 × 2,580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.68x = 12,675,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,675,267.89/3,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.87

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