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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.45, 5,354.70 and 2,691.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.45, 5,354.70 and 2,691.65 is: 4,025.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.45 : 5,354.70 = 2,691.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.45/5,354.70 = 2,691.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.45x = 5,354.70 × 2,691.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.45x = 14,412,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,412,981.55/3,580.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.47

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