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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.67, 4,916.88 and 2,584.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.67, 4,916.88 and 2,584.59 is: 3,873.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.67 : 4,916.88 = 2,584.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.67/4,916.88 = 2,584.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.67x = 4,916.88 × 2,584.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.67x = 12,708,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,708,118.88/3,280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.64

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