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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.23, 3,560.67 and 1,461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.23, 3,560.67 and 1,461.15 is: 2,016.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.23 : 3,560.67 = 1,461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.23/3,560.67 = 1,461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.23x = 3,560.67 × 1,461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.23x = 5,202,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,665.66/2,580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.36

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