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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.69, 5,374.96 and 2,845.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.69, 5,374.96 and 2,845.03 is: 4,270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.69 : 5,374.96 = 2,845.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.69/5,374.96 = 2,845.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.69x = 5,374.96 × 2,845.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.69x = 15,291,881.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,291,881.35/3,580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.66

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