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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.17, 3,560.68 and 1,461.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.17, 3,560.68 and 1,461.10 is: 2,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.17 : 3,560.68 = 1,461.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.17/3,560.68 = 1,461.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.17x = 3,560.68 × 1,461.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.17x = 5,202,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,500.93/2,580.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.34

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