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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.68, 4,867.24 and 2,580.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.68, 4,867.24 and 2,580.42 is: 3,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.68 : 4,867.24 = 2,580.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.68/4,867.24 = 2,580.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.68x = 4,867.24 × 2,580.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.68x = 12,559,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,559,523.44/3,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.30

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