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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.94, 3,560.40 and 1,461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.94, 3,560.40 and 1,461.06 is: 2,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.94 : 3,560.40 = 1,461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.94/3,560.40 = 1,461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.94x = 3,560.40 × 1,461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.94x = 5,201,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,958.02/2,579.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.31

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