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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.36, 5,730.89 and 2,580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.36, 5,730.89 and 2,580.96 is: 3,562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.36 : 5,730.89 = 2,580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.36/5,730.89 = 2,580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.36x = 5,730.89 × 2,580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.36x = 14,791,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,791,184.95/4,152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.12

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