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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.22, 3,559.80 and 1,696.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.22, 3,559.80 and 1,696.51 is: 2,340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.22 : 3,559.80 = 1,696.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.22/3,559.80 = 1,696.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.22x = 3,559.80 × 1,696.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.22x = 6,039,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,039,236.30/2,580.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.59

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