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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,814.83, 5,714.96 and 2,580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,814.83, 5,714.96 and 2,580.12 is: 3,865.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,814.83 : 5,714.96 = 2,580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,814.83/5,714.96 = 2,580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,814.83x = 5,714.96 × 2,580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,814.83x = 14,745,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,745,269.69/3,814.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.25

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