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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.26, 3,561.92 and 1,950.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.26, 3,561.92 and 1,950.89 is: 2,693.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.26 : 3,561.92 = 1,950.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.26/3,561.92 = 1,950.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.26x = 3,561.92 × 1,950.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.26x = 6,948,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,904.83/2,580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.11

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