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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.20, 3,561.59 and 1,532.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.20, 3,561.59 and 1,532.25 is: 2,115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.20 : 3,561.59 = 1,532.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.20/3,561.59 = 1,532.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.20x = 3,561.59 × 1,532.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.20x = 5,457,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457,238.62/2,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.05

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