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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.05, 3,560.54 and 1,517.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.05, 3,560.54 and 1,517.89 is: 2,094.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.05 : 3,560.54 = 1,517.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.05/3,560.54 = 1,517.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.05x = 3,560.54 × 1,517.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.05x = 5,404,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404,508.06/2,580.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.73

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