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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.61, 4,595.09 and 2,580.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.61, 4,595.09 and 2,580.84 is: 3,562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.61 : 4,595.09 = 2,580.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.61/4,595.09 = 2,580.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.61x = 4,595.09 × 2,580.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.61x = 11,859,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,859,179.17/3,328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.81

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