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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.22, 3,560.70 and 1,401.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.22, 3,560.70 and 1,401.31 is: 1,933.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.22 : 3,560.70 = 1,401.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.22/3,560.70 = 1,401.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.22x = 3,560.70 × 1,401.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.22x = 4,989,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,644.52/2,580.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.81

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