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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.28, 3,560.74 and 1,401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.28, 3,560.74 and 1,401.34 is: 1,933.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.28 : 3,560.74 = 1,401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.28/3,560.74 = 1,401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.28x = 3,560.74 × 1,401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.28x = 4,989,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,807.39/2,580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.82

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