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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.13, 4,909.41 and 2,580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.13, 4,909.41 and 2,580.12 is: 3,865.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.13 : 4,909.41 = 2,580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.13/4,909.41 = 2,580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.13x = 4,909.41 × 2,580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.13x = 12,666,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666,866.93/3,277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.24

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