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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,071.91, 5,616.66 and 2,580.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,071.91, 5,616.66 and 2,580.70 is: 3,559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,071.91 : 5,616.66 = 2,580.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,071.91/5,616.66 = 2,580.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,071.91x = 5,616.66 × 2,580.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,071.91x = 14,494,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,494,914.46/4,071.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.73

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