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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.76, 5,730.60 and 2,580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.76, 5,730.60 and 2,580.82 is: 3,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.76 : 5,730.60 = 2,580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.76/5,730.60 = 2,580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.76x = 5,730.60 × 2,580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.76x = 14,789,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,789,647.09/4,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.40

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