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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.63, 4,910.84 and 2,580.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.63, 4,910.84 and 2,580.54 is: 3,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.63 : 4,910.84 = 2,580.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.63/4,910.84 = 2,580.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.63x = 4,910.84 × 2,580.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.63x = 12,672,638.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672,638.85/3,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.59

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