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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.08, 3,560.40 and 1,460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.08, 3,560.40 and 1,460.96 is: 2,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.08 : 3,560.40 = 1,460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.08/3,560.40 = 1,460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.08x = 3,560.40 × 1,460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.08x = 5,201,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,601.98/2,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.06

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