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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.10, 3,871.57 and 1,410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.10, 3,871.57 and 1,410.06 is: 2,115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.10 : 3,871.57 = 1,410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.10/3,871.57 = 1,410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.10x = 3,871.57 × 1,410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.10x = 5,459,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,145.99/2,580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.87

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