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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.21, 3,560.70 and 1,401.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.21, 3,560.70 and 1,401.29 is: 1,933.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.21 : 3,560.70 = 1,401.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.21/3,560.70 = 1,401.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.21x = 3,560.70 × 1,401.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.21x = 4,989,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,555.50/2,580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.78

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