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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,139.84, 6,200.94 and 2,580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,139.84, 6,200.94 and 2,580.32 is: 3,864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,139.84 : 6,200.94 = 2,580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,139.84/6,200.94 = 2,580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,139.84x = 6,200.94 × 2,580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,139.84x = 16,000,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,000,409.50/4,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.98

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