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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.19, 5,362.89 and 2,656.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.19, 5,362.89 and 2,656.79 is: 3,979.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.19 : 5,362.89 = 2,656.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.19/5,362.89 = 2,656.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.19x = 5,362.89 × 2,656.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.19x = 14,248,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,248,072.52/3,580.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.70

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