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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.27, 3,561.34 and 1,696.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.27, 3,561.34 and 1,696.16 is: 2,341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.27 : 3,561.34 = 1,696.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.27/3,561.34 = 1,696.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.27x = 3,561.34 × 1,696.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.27x = 6,040,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,040,595.04/2,580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.07

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