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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.03, 3,560.43 and 1,401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.03, 3,560.43 and 1,401.09 is: 1,933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.03 : 3,560.43 = 1,401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.03/3,560.43 = 1,401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.03x = 3,560.43 × 1,401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.03x = 4,988,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988,482.87/2,580.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.50

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