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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.06, 3,561.41 and 1,532.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.06, 3,561.41 and 1,532.13 is: 2,114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.06 : 3,561.41 = 1,532.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.06/3,561.41 = 1,532.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.06x = 3,561.41 × 1,532.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.06x = 5,456,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,543.10/2,580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.89

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