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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.39, 5,099.14 and 2,580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.39, 5,099.14 and 2,580.30 is: 3,554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.39 : 5,099.14 = 2,580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.39/5,099.14 = 2,580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.39x = 5,099.14 × 2,580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.39x = 13,157,298.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,157,298.04/3,701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.69

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