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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.39, 5,621.49 and 2,580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.39, 5,621.49 and 2,580.76 is: 3,561.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.39 : 5,621.49 = 2,580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.39/5,621.49 = 2,580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.39x = 5,621.49 × 2,580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.39x = 14,507,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,507,702.48/4,073.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.58

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