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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.41, 5,878.55 and 2,580.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.41, 5,878.55 and 2,580.81 is: 3,561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.41 : 5,878.55 = 2,580.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.41/5,878.55 = 2,580.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.41x = 5,878.55 × 2,580.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.41x = 15,171,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,430.84/4,259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.86

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